Metropolis of Bessarabia

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

New church in Republic of Moldova dedicated to St. Demetrius and the 250th anniversary of his relics’ translation to Romania

On Thursday, four Romanian bishops and one Bulgarian bishop consecrated a church in the village of Gotești, Cantemir District, Republic of Moldova, to honour Saint Demetrius the New. The consecration took place on the 250th anniversary of the translation of St. Demetrius the New’s relics to Bucharest. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presented the “St. Demetrius…

Oct 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia leads patronal feast of St. John the Theologian Chapel in Chișinău

On Wednesday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. John the Theologian” Metropolitan Chapel in Chișinău on the occasion of the chapel’s patronal feast. According to the unrevised calendar, the feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John is celebrated on October 9. The sermon was delivered by Father…

Oct 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Greece opens new embassy in Chișinău: Ambassador Nikolaos Krikos meets with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, Exarch of the Territories, welcomed His Excellency Nikolaos Krikos, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Moldova, at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău on Wednesday. The meeting was held in light of the recent inauguration of the Greek Embassy in Chișinău. The dialogue focused…

Sep 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia encourages preservation of Romanian values in education

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia issued a message at the beginning of the school year in the Republic of Moldova, urging all those involved in the educational process to preserve their spiritual and Romanian identity values. “In a school year marked by challenges and opportunities, let us remember our spiritual and Romanian identity values.…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Southern Bessarabia Diocese: Evaluating past achievements and setting new goals

The Standing Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Southern Bessarabia met on September 5 at the diocesan headquarters in Cahul. The agenda included evaluating the activities of the past four years and setting pastoral, missionary, and catechetical priorities for the future. The meeting was chaired by His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia. In retrospect,…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew blesses pilgrims from Moldova on the Island of Chios

A group of pilgrims from the Republic of Moldova, currently visiting the Island of Chios, Greece, received a blessing from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew following the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Kallimasia. The group was accompanied by Father Marin Osoianu, director of the “Emaus” Pilgrimage Centre of…

Sep 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu