Regarding the situation in the Metropolis of Bessarabia, we wish to clarify that on 27 May 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău and Metropolitan of Bessarabia, submitted his request to retire from the…
The first church in Bessarabia dedicated to Saint Blandina of Iași was consecrated on Sunday in Cimișlia, the Republic of Moldova. The church is also placed under the protection of Saint Nicholas and Saint Eudokia.…
Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Territories sent a congratulatory message on Sunday to Moldovan President Maia Sandu on the occasion of her birthday. “The anniversary you mark today offers the natural opportunity…
His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia issued a message on Monday marking 101 years since the Archdiocese of Chișinău was elevated to the rank of Metropolis through legislative acts confirmed by Royal Decree. “This anniversary…
A conference entitled “The Famine of 1946–1947 — Historical Research and Memorial Testimonies” was held in Bălți at the NordTec Hall of Alecu Russo State University. The event brought together researchers, representatives of public institutions…
A new church was consecrated on Saturday in Cornești, Republic of Moldova, where Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy and underscored the significance of the occasion, saying: “May God protect those who love…
His Grace Bishop Veniamin received the Romanian Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, on Thursday for talks focused on support for Romanian communities, cultural identity, and church projects in southern Bessarabia. The bishop…
The third Saturday of April is dedicated in the Republic of Moldova to commemorating the victims of the 1946–1947 famine, during which more than 200,000 people died. On this occasion, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia…
Numerous faithful gathered for the Feast of the Resurrection at the “Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite” Church in Chisinau, where the service was officiated by Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia. At midnight, the Holy Fire…
Nearly 100 tonnes of food have been collected in the Republic of Moldova through the “Meal of Joy” campaign, which aims to support vulnerable people ahead of Easter. The annual national food collection drive, organised…