Arc . Mihail Buca & Tronos - Balad A Lui Constantin Vod Brгўncoveanu -

: Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded.

: Historical legends tell of the youngest, Matei (only 12), momentarily faltering in fear. His father steadied him, saying it was better to die a thousand times than to leave the ancient faith. Matei then bowed his head to the executioner. : Finally, Constantin Brâncoveanu himself was beheaded

The Sultan offered them their lives and the return of their wealth on one condition: . Brâncoveanu refused, urging his children to stay strong: "My sons, be courageous... let us save our souls and wash our sins with our blood" . The Ultimate Sacrifice Matei then bowed his head to the executioner

The story behind the ballad performed by Archdeacon Mihail Bucă and the TRoNoS psaltic group is one of the most tragic and revered chapters in Romanian history. It follows the martyrdom of , the "Prince of Gold," who ruled Wallachia for 26 years . The Fall of the Prince let us save our souls and wash our sins with our blood"

: One by one, the four sons were beheaded before their father's eyes so he would witness their deaths.