A fresh restoration took place in 1948 , when Corneliu Baba ordered the painting erased , as it was blackened , peeling and of low artistic value . ( A medallion in the vestibule was preserved . ) The 1940 Vrancea earthquake had widened an existing crack in the south wall , and the repair filled this with brick . Further repairs took place in 1958 , 1966 and 1976 . During a plaster repair on the altar in 1968 , a mural icon of Madonna and Child was discovered ; this was possibly done by Altini in 1803 . The 1977 Vrancea earthquake reopened the crack , which was subsequently patched up again . However , after 1981 , the crack again widened , and new cracks appeared on the north face around the bell tower . After earthquakes in 1986 and 1990 , these cracks also became larger . Further repairs began in 1990 , in order to consolidate the structure
1977 Vrancea earthquake
1977 Vrancea earthquake
Banu Church