Republic of Moldova

Bălți Diocese opens educational centre for Ukrainian refugee children

On June 15, His Grace Bishop Antonie of Bălți officiated a blessing service at the opening of the Anastasis Educational Centre, where Ukrainian children displaced to Bălți can continue their online studies and keep in touch with their teachers and colleagues in different parts of Europe. The “Anastasis” Centre has been integrated into the cultural-educational…

Jun 27, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Small country, big heart: President Maia Sandu thanks Diaconia Mission for helping Ukrainian refugees

The Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia published a letter from the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, who praised the organization’s involvement in supporting refugees in Ukraine. “We have shown that we are a small country, but with a big heart,” President Maia Sandu wrote. “You, through magnanimity, care and…

May 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan Petru meets the President of the Republic of Moldova

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met on Thursday with Her Excellency Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova. Topics included the social work of the Metropolis of Bessarabia in support of Ukrainian refugees. During the meeting, His Eminence congratulated President Sandu for the proper and honest activity she has shown in the context…

Apr 22, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bălți Bishop: The arrival of refugees from Ukraine is an examination of our faith and love

His Grace Bishop Antonie has called for solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and prayers for both sides involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He said the current wave of refugees is “an examination of our faith and love.” “Most Reverend Deans, Most Reverend Parish Priests, Christian brothers and sisters, we have all witnessed for two…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian PM pays an official visit to the Metropolis of Bessarabia: future prospects discussed

Romania’s Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă visited the headquarters of the Metropolis of Bessarabia in Chisinau on Friday, February 11, 2022. The Romanian PM was received by the local hierarchs, including Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, Bishop Antonie of Balti and Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, with whom he held talks in a warm atmosphere. The meeting…

Feb 14, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Pilot project: Eco-initiatives in the parishes of Romania and the Republic of Moldova

Through “Filantropia” Federation and “Diaconia” Social Mission, the Romanian Orthodox Church is carrying out a pilot project entitled “Eco-initiatives in the parishes of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.” The project is carried out in partnership with Caritas Ambrosiana, an NGO in Milan, Italy. The project is the first of…

Feb 14, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan urges prayer for peace

The Metropolis of Bessarabia is following with concern the situation on the borders of Ukraine, where peace is fragile, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru said. “Tensions in the immediate vicinity of the Republic of Moldova threaten not only Ukraine but also the whole of Europe, which has only recently broken the iron curtain drawn after World…

Jan 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan Petru urges respect for all born and unborn children in his Christmas encyclical

“The Church defends the unborn life because it looks with love to every woman who must give birth to children,” Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia notes in his Christmas encyclical. “God’s sign is the child,” His Eminence explains referring to the sign promised by God to the Prophet Isiah and by the angels to the shepherds.…

Jan 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia: Orthodox community builds its first church in just 40 days

One Orthodox community in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing the joy of finally having their own church. And the Church of Sts. Seraphim of Sarov, Catherine, and John (Maximovitch) in the Chișinău suburb of Floreni was built in just 40 days. His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia blessed the church with holy water on…

Dec 15, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica.ro Director congratulates Diaconia Mission: Their work inspires Romanians from all over the world

“The work of the Diaconia Mission is a beacon of light which inspires Romanians from all over the world,” declared Aurelian Iftimiu, Director of the Basilica New Agency, about the organization which represents the social “arm” of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. Diaconia has recently celebrated 20 years of social mission. In an interview for the…

Nov 5, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Epidemiologist Vasile Ţurcan was decorated by the Bishop of Bălţi

His Eminence Antonie offered epidemiologist Vasile Ţurcan the highest distinction of the Diocese of Bălţi for laypersons: “The Cross of Bălţi”. It was granted for “his contribution to the development of medical science” and for “his qualities as a man, a patriot and a Christian”, the eparchy officials announced.  The awarding ceremony was organized on…

Nov 2, 2021Ștefana Totorcea