Religion in Valea Ierii

Valea Ierii is predominantly Orthodox in population. Greek-Catholics, Roman-Catholics, Pentecostals, Baptists, Reformed Church members, and Jehovah’s Witnesses are also part of the spiritual life of the commune.

The wooden Orthodox church was inaugurated in 1855 and played a defining role in the spiritual, historical, cultural, and educational life of the community. The church is mentioned in the 1900 Sematismul statistics and was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Between 1840 and 1948, the parish of Valea Ierii was Greek-Catholic, and from 1948 onward, it became Orthodox.

In 1994, the Monastery of the Resurrection of the Lord was built, and many locals attend religious services there.

In 1996, the Pentecostal community built its own church in Valea Ierii-Caps.

In 2009, the Orthodox church in Valea Ierii burned down completely. A temporary wooden church was erected on the site and was used for many years by the faithful.

A small Orthodox church also exists in Valea Ierii-Caps, where the priest from Valea Ierii conducts services.

The construction of a new Orthodox church began in 2009, and since 2023 it has been in use — a source of joy and pride for the entire community.