The Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova issued a statement welcoming the election of Archimandrite Nicodim Petre as Bishop of Bălți.
“His pastoral, missionary and educational experience, together with his consistent attention to young people, provides an important foundation for this new responsibility and for strengthening a ministry based on dialogue, trust and communion on both banks of the Prut River,” the embassy said.
Strengthening cultural and religious unity
Representatives of the diplomatic mission expressed their appreciation and wished the newly elected bishop a fruitful ministry.
“This new mission will make an important contribution to the life of the Diocese of Bălți, strengthen ties between the Church and the community, and reinforce solidarity and unity around the values of Romanian Orthodoxy and our shared heritage of faith, culture and identity,” the embassy’s representatives stated.
About the new bishop
Archimandrite Nicodim Petre was elected Bishop of Bălți on Thursday, during a working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The newly elected bishop is 58 and has been a monk for 26 years, having received monastic tonsure and ordination at Putna Monastery toward the end of 2000.
He has extensive missionary experience, particularly in working with young people.
