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.
On Thursday, 26 February, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the service of the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Metropolitan Cathedral, reading its final part, surrounded by a multitude of faithful gathered in prayer.
His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, read on Wednesday evening the third part of the Canon of Repentance of St. Andrew of Crete at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord in Chișinău.
On Wednesday, 25 February, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova, celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts united with Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Chișinău.
On the second day of Great Lent, Tuesday, 24 February, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the second part of the Great Canon of Repentance of St. Andrew of Crete at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord in Chișinău.
Four years after the outbreak of the military conflict in Ukraine, the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, together with the entire clergy and faithful people, expresses its full solidarity and fraternal support for Metropolitan Onufriy and the faithful people of Ukraine, offering fervent prayers to God for peace, steadfastness in faith, and the preservation of church unity in these times of great trial and suffering.
“We have fallen ill through sin; let us be healed through repentance. Yet repentance without fasting is powerless. Therefore, set yourself aright before God through fasting.” (Saint Basil the Great)
