According to tradition, the soul passes through various stages (vămile văzduhului) in the first 40 days.
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In the Romanian Orthodox tradition, death is viewed as a "falling asleep" (adormire). The separation of the soul from the body is temporary, awaiting the General Resurrection. The prayers for the dead focus on asking God to grant the soul a place of light, green pastures (a reference to Psalm 23), and fellowship with the saints and angels. According to tradition, the soul passes through various