On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated to Saint Mary of Egypt, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău.
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the “Saint Demetrius” Cathedral in Orhei, the general assembly of the clergy of the Orhei Vicariate was held, a gathering dedicated to the analysis and strengthening of pastoral activity.
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, on the evening of the Third Sunday of Great Lent — the Sunday of the Holy Cross — His Grace Bishop Filaret officiated the Akathist of the Holy Passion at the Metropolitan Cathedral “The Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău.
“O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance;
grant victory to Orthodox Christians over their adversaries,
and by Thy Cross preserve Thy people.”
(Troparion of the Holy Cross)
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, on the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, His Grace Siluan, Bishop of Orhei and Vicar of the Metropolis of Moldova, officiated the Passion Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral “The Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău.
On the Second Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated to Saint Gregory Palamas, with the blessing of the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, His Grace Siluan, Bishop of Orhei and Metropolitan Vicar, celebrated the Holy and Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral “The Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău. Concelebrating with His Grace was the assembly of clergy serving the Cathedral.
Great are the deeds of faith! In the fountain of flames, as in refreshing waters, the Holy Martyr Theodore rejoiced. For being wholly consumed by fire, he was offered as a pleasing bread to the Most Holy Trinity. Through his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls. (Troparion, Tone 4)
On this day of profound remembrance, marking 34 years since the War on the Dniester, we bow our heads in humility before the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova. We deeply regret that such a war occurred in the history of our country, bringing pain, tears, and suffering to so many families.
On the first Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated to the triumph of Orthodoxy, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, celebrated the Holy and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord in Chișinău.
On Friday, 27 February, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and the blessing of the koliva at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord in Chișinău.
