{"id":515979,"date":"2025-02-17T10:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=515979"},"modified":"2025-02-17T10:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:32:04","slug":"new-assistant-bishop-ordained-for-chisinau-archdiocese-amid-centennial-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/new-assistant-bishop-ordained-for-chisinau-archdiocese-amid-centennial-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"New assistant bishop ordained for Chi\u0219in\u0103u Archdiocese amid Centennial celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Patriarch of Romania, the Metropolitan of Bessarabia and other Romanian hierarchs performed the ordination to the episcopate of the new assistant bishop of the Chi\u0219in\u0103u Archdiocese during a solemn liturgy held Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Archimandrite Nectarie Clinic, the former abbot of Sih\u0103stria Putnei Monastery in Suceva County, was elected<\/a> by the Holy Synod earlier this month as assistant bishop of the Chi\u0219in\u0103u Archdiocese.<\/p>\n

A Historic Moment for the Church in Bessarabia<\/span><\/h3>\n

The ceremony concluded with the <\/span>reading of the<\/span> Patriarchal Act of Confirmation by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploie\u0219ti, Secretary of the Holy Synod.<\/span> Patriarch Daniel then presented the newly ordained bishop with the mantle, staff, and other episcopal insignia.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriarch emphasized the event’s historical significance, noting that 2025 marks not only the 100th anniversary of the <\/span>Romanian Patriarchate but also the Centennial of the Metropolis of Bessarabia (established May 4, 1925).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn this historical context, his election and ordination represent not only a recognition of personal worthiness but also a call to a new stage of promoting the eternal values \u200b\u200bof the Orthodox faith amidst contemporary challenges,\u201d said Patriarch Daniel.<\/p>\n

The Romanian Patriarch said that the election of the new hierarch was motivated by the need to intensify pastoral-missionary activity in the Metropolis of Bessarabia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a need to defend and promote the values \u200b\u200bof the Orthodox faith, paternal care for parishes and monasteries, supporting Christian culture, protecting and enhancing the church heritage, and paternal love for the clergy and the faithful (…) The many serious problems of today\u2019s society, such as individualism, poverty, fear, aggression, divisions and tensions, call us to work harder to restore and maintain the connection between liturgy and philanthropy, between prayer and action, between spiritual life and social co-responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call for Unity and Stability in Bessarabia<\/span><\/h3>\n

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia expressed his gratitude and joy at the appointment, emphasizing the need for spiritual encouragement and stability <\/span>in the region<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We Bessarabians have no other path but unity,” he declared, calling for strengthening <\/span>church ties beyond state borders.<\/span><\/p>\n

“This Calling Is a Cross” \u2013 Bishop Nectarie<\/span><\/h3>\n

In his first remarks as bishop, His Grace Assistant Bishop Nectarie of Bogdania expressed humility and a sense of <\/span>deep<\/span> responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

“This calling is not a moment of worldly glory but a cross, a service, and a great responsibility before Christ and His Church,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He pledged to serve “<\/span>this deeply afflicted people<\/span> with sacrifice and love” and asked for prayers to help him <\/span>fulfil<\/span>\u00a0his mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I do not place my trust in myself, but in Christ, who has placed this cross on my shoulders,” he added, quoting Saint Ephrem the Syrian: “Lord, do not leave me alone in the hour of trial, but come and fill my weakness with Your grace and power.”<\/span><\/p>\n

A Role Vacant Since 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n

The election of Bishop Nectarie took place on February 5, 2025. He assumes the position of Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chi\u0219in\u0103u, which has been vacant since <\/span>2018<\/span>\u00a0when Bishop Antonie was elected Bishop of B\u0103l\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out more pictures from the event in our Photo Gallery section<\/a>.<\/p>\n