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For many low-income Christians, Lent is becoming a challenge because of the significant rise in prices for specific foods.

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Beans and nettles, a staple food during the fasting period, have reached 20 lei per kilogram, almost 50% more than in previous years. The high prices are affecting the ability of many Romanians to fast properly, with some saying they have started to eat less and eat worse.

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