Today was born / The One without beginning / As the prophets said Că la Betleem Maria / Săvârșind călătoria For in Bethlehem, Mary / Completing her journey

Astăzi s-a născut / Cel făr' de-nceput / Cum au spus prorocii Ștefan HruИ™cДѓ - O, ce veste minunatДѓ!

The carol follows the journey of Mary and Joseph and the announcement of the Messiah's birth. Romanian Verse (Snippet) Literal English Translation O, ce veste minunată / În Betleem ni se-arată Oh, what wonderful news / Is shown to us in Bethlehem Today was born / The One without beginning

"" (Oh, What Wonderful News!) is one of the most beloved and widely sung traditional Christmas carols ( colinde ) in Romania. The version performed by Ștefan Hrușcă , a famous Romanian folk singer known as the "symbol of Romanian carols," is particularly iconic and was famously released on his 1990 album, Colinde I . Song Overview & Background Song Overview & Background