Freedom of Religion/History/Country sources/Romania
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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Romania
Romania enacted its first constitution in 1866 which held until it was rewritten in 1923. Title II, Article XXI of the 1866 Constitution of Romania states guarantees the freedom of conscience so long as the celebration of those religions and faiths do not pose a threat to public order. It also acknowledges the Oriental Orthodox religion as the dominant religion while also asserting government oversight of the Romanian Orthodox Church, which was considered the national religion of the state at the time.
Sources:
“1866 CONSTITUTION.” n.d. THE ROYAL HOUSE of HOHENZOLLERN-SIGMARINGEN ROMANIA. Accessed August 3, 2024. https://www.royalhouseofromaniahohenzollern-sigmaringen.com/constitution-1866.