{"id":419909,"date":"2023-03-22T10:50:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T08:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=419909"},"modified":"2023-03-22T10:50:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T08:50:42","slug":"archbishop-of-canterbury-impressed-by-charitable-work-of-metropolis-of-bessarabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/archbishop-of-canterbury-impressed-by-charitable-work-of-metropolis-of-bessarabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Archbishop of Canterbury impressed by charitable work of Metropolis of Bessarabia"},"content":{"rendered":"

His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, met with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia in Chisinau last week.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Metropolis’s official website reported that the discussions focused mainly on interfaith collaboration to support vulnerable people.<\/p>\n

The Archbishop of Canterbury emphasised that he is highly impressed by the actions carried out by the Metropolis of Bessarabia in the social-philanthropic field.<\/p>\n

Archbishop Justin Welby congratulated Metropolitan Petru for the solidarity and help offered by the Metropolis both during the pandemic and in the Ukrainian refugee crisis. This help echoed throughout the European community.<\/p>\n

As a sign of appreciation, Archbishop Justin Welby presented the Romanian metropolitan with a special Canterbury Cross.<\/p>\n

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Meeting with Eastern Orthodox and Jewish leaders in Istanbul, Bucharest and Moldova this week has been a chance to reaffirm our friendship and our shared values. Thank you for your welcome and hospitality.https:\/\/t.co\/TQxJBjsE4K<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L4dBdvNRLa<\/a><\/p>\n

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) March 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n