Metropolis of Bessarabia

Spiritual Support for Prisoners: Metropolis of Bessarabia and Romanian Embassy donate books to Chișinău Penitentiary

Last week, the Metropolis of Bessarabia and the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova made a donation of spiritual and Romanian literature books to Penitentiary No. 9 – Pruncul in Chișinău. A congratulatory and blessing message from Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia was conveyed by Hieromonk Gurie Dumbrava, who expressed gratitude to the staff of…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Basarabia attends Inauguration of President Maia Sandu of Moldova

On Tuesday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Basarabia attended the presidential inauguration of Her Excellency Maia Sandu as President of the Republic of Moldova. The event took place at the Palace of the Republic in Chișinău during a joint session of the Parliament and the Constitutional Court, in the presence of over 500 guests. Metropolitan…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

On this day in 1992, the Metropolis of Bessarabia was reactivated by the Holy Synod

Thirty-two years ago, on December 19, 1992, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church officially acknowledged the reactivation of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. This autonomous metropolis, based in Chișinău, became integral to the Romanian Orthodox Church. The decision to reactivate the Metropolis of Bessarabia was made by clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan…

Dec 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru’s message on behalf of Moldovan believers: Gratitude for Patriarch Daniel

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Patriarch Daniel’s name day, emphasizing that on the feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel, “all the clergy and faithful people of Bessarabia turn their hearts and minds, filled with gratitude and love,” towards His Beatitude. “We, together with all the servants of the…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia wins Best Volunteer Management Award

The Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia was named the organization with the best volunteer management at the 2024 NGO Gala. The awards ceremony took place on December 4 in Chișinău as part of the NGO Forum “Civil Society for European Integration,” organized by the NGO Council. “This recognition is due to the…

Dec 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The spirit of unity and faith: Metropolitan Petru’s message on Romania’s National Day

“Let us not forget that the Great Union was not merely a political triumph but, above all, a victory of the Romanian soul, unwavering faith, and self-sacrifice, under the protection and care of the Romanian Orthodox Church,” noted Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia in a message delivered on Sunday, Romania’s National Day. “Let us keep this…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia encourages spiritual peace at beginning of old calendar Nativity Fast

“During these holy days, we are called to withdraw from the noise of the world, from conflicts and disturbances, and seek spiritual peace – hesychia – so cherished by the Holy Fathers,” said Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia on Thursday, the first day of the Nativity Fast according to the unrevised calendar. In his message, the…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Collaboration protocol signed between Metropolis of Bessarabia and Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia and Adrian Efros, the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, signed a collaboration protocol last Friday to support religious activities. The two institutions committed to promoting moral-spiritual education and providing religious assistance to the employees of the ministry’s subordinate structures, as stated on the official website…

Nov 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Philanthropy representatives from the Romanian Patriarchate gather in Chișinău for prayer and interdisciplinary discussions

On Monday evening, the General Assembly of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Filantropia Federation gathered in Chișinău and was marked by a Te Deum service at the chapel of the Eparchial Center. Key attendees included Father Ciprian Ioniță, Patriarchal Advisor and President of the Filantropia Federation; clergy from the Metropolis of Bessarabia; social advisors from various dioceses…

Nov 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia congratulates Maia Sandu on her victory in Moldova’s presidential election

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia extended his congratulations to Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, on her election to a new term in office. “In light of Your Excellency’s election to the esteemed office of President of the Republic of Moldova, please allow us to extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations,”…

Nov 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru encourages Moldovan citizens to participate in Presidential Election and EU Referendum

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru issued a message urging the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to participate in the upcoming presidential election on Sunday. In addition to choosing the new president, Moldovan citizens will also have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that could pave the way for the country’s accession to the…

Oct 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu