The work of the priest Peter Rahovan, pastor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the village. Rapedya, Maramures County, goes beyond religious services on the occasion of holidays. He is well aware of the important role that the church plays in the life of the community. Therefore, he makes every effort to help preserve the language, customs, traditions and rites through his religious, cultural and social activities. Through his activities he combines the spiritual with the social, traditions and customs with church rites.