How did this spiritual food reach Jehovah’s people? Every member of the Country Committee had secret connections with the traveling overseers and congregation elders. These connections were maintained by trusted couriers, who also carried letters and reports to and from the office in Switzerland. Hence, the brothers were able to get at least some spiritual food and theocratic direction.

Loyal brothers and sisters also worked hard to foster a spirit of harmony within their own congregations and groups. One such person was Iosif Jucan, who would often say: “We cannot hope to be saved at Armageddon unless we continue to take in regular spiritual food and keep in close contact with ‘Mother.’” He was referring to remaining in touch with the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization.

Spies and informers included neighbors, work colleagues, apostates, family members, and Securitate agents. The latter even infiltrated congregations by feigning interest in the truth and learning theocratic terms.