Metropolis of Bessarabia

Metropolitan Petru prays for peace at tomb of Bassarabia’s first metropolitan

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia went to Cernica Monastery’s cemetery last Friday to pray and recollect at the tomb of one of his predecessors, Metropolitan Gurie Grosu, the first Metropolitan of Bessarabia after 100 years of Russian occupation. Metropolitan Petru officiated a memorial service for the rest of the soul of Metropolitan Gurie of…

Oct 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Princess Sophie of Romania meets with Bessarabia Metropolitan Petru

HRH Princess Sophie of Romania met with His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia at the diocesan centre in Chisinau on Monday. Her Royal Highness was accompanied by Romania’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Cristian-Leon Ţurcanu. Diocesan adviser Archdeacon Mihail Sturza briefed the Princess on the Metropolis’s most significant projects and prospects as part of…

Sep 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru reminds Romanians abroad that faith transcends earthly boundaries and addresses hearts

“The Orthodox Church, in all its greatness and millennial wisdom, is, above all, a spiritual community, a Eucharistic gathering of the faithful, regardless of their geographical location,” His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia recalled in a message occasioned by Romanian Migrants’ Sunday. “Our Christian faith transcends earthly borders and addresses the hearts and souls of…

Aug 23, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate signs cooperation protocol with Governmental Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova

On July 13, 2023, the Romanian Patriarchate and the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, institutions represented by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and Secretary of State Adrian Dupu, signed a Cooperation Protocol. His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia was also present at the event. Constantly mindful of the significance of fostering identity consciousness…

Jul 14, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan of Bessarabia backs Moldova’s pro-EU path, calls for unity and determination

Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, on Sunday in support of the country’s pro-Western government. On this occasion, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia addressed the citizens, urging unity and determination. Thank you for believing Moldova. Keep strong, hold steady. We will not let you down. Addressing the 70,000 people who flooded…

May 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Fire to be brought to the Republic of Moldova on Holy Saturday

The Holy Fire that descends on Holy Saturday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem will be brought to the Republic of Moldova with the help of the Romanian Patriarchate. On Holy Saturday, Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the Superior of the Settlements of the Romanian Patriarchate at the Holy Places, will bring the Holy…

Apr 13, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Gov’t strengthens commitment to support three main projects of Metropolis of Bessarabia

After the commemorative ceremony held on March 27 in the city of Ialoveni to mark 105 years after the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, the President of Romania’s Chamber of Deputies visited the headquarters of the Metropolis of Bessarabia together with several Romanian dignitaries. At the meeting, officials of the Romanian government committed to financially…

Apr 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Busts of Bessarabia-Romania Union artisans unveiled in Ialoveni

Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru and officials from both sides of the Prut River unveiled the busts of two great artisans of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, Alexandru Marghiloman and Ion Inculeț. The ceremony on Monday, March 27, 2023, marked the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with the Kingdom of Romania.…

Apr 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru’s message on 105th anniversary of Bessarabia-Romanian Unification: True union comes through faith in God

In a message marking the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia recalled that the Act of Union, adopted by the Country’s Council on March 27, 1918, represented not only a national achievement but also an act of faith and aspiration towards a prosperous future. “In a…

Mar 28, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian PM visits Bessarabia’s future metropolitan cathedral

On Thursday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru and Romania’s Prime-minister Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca visited the church of Sts Peter and Paul in Chisinau, which will serve as the future metropolitan cathedral for the Metropolis of Bessarabia. During the visit, the Metropolitan of Bessarabia pointed to the community’s needs and difficulties in painting the church and finishing other…

Mar 24, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Chișinău Sts Peter & Paul Church to become a metropolitan cathedral

The “Holy Apostles Peter and Paul” parish church in Chișinău’s Buiucanii Noi district will be elevated to the rank of Metropolitan Cathedral for the Metropolis of Bessarabia after completing the painting and landscaping works. On Friday, March 17, 2023, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia visited the church with His Excellency Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, the Romanian Ambassador to…

Mar 23, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu