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The Eve of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, on the Eve of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir officiated the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in the municipality of Chișinău, joined in prayer by Archpriest Vadim Cheibaș, Secretary of the Metropolis and Ecclesiarch of the Cathedral, together with the clergy and the faithful of the holy church.

The campaign ‘At Christmas, You Become Better!’ brought gifts and hope to the hearts of hundreds of children and vulnerable families across the country

Like the Magi who once brought gifts to the Infant Jesus, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, the clergy and volunteers of the Orthodox Church of Moldova offered gifts to hundreds of socially vulnerable children and families throughout the country, within the framework of the philanthropic campaign “At Christmas, You Become Better!”, 7th edition. The campaign is organized and coordinated this year as well by the Synodal Department for Social Activity and Charity, with the aim of bringing hope, comfort, and joy into the hearts of its beneficiaries. In this context, social and philanthropic activities were carried out in several parishes across the country, on the occasion of the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord and that of Saint Basil the Great.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir: The House of Mercy of the Orthodox Church of Moldova – a work of compassion that endures over time

“Blessed is he who considers the poor and the needy; the Lord will deliver him in the day of trouble.”
(Psalm 40:1)

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir: The House of Mercy of the Orthodox Church of Moldova – a work of compassion that endures over time

“Blessed is he who considers the poor and the needy;
the Lord will deliver him in the day of trouble.”

(Psalm 40:1)

On Thursday, 15 January, on the feast day of the Venerable Saint Seraphim of Sarov, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, made an archpastoral visit to the Church of the Venerable Saint Seraphim of Sarov, located on Ceucari Street, in the Poșta Veche neighborhood, Rîșcani District of the capital.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the patronal feast of the chapel attached to the CPPVPD in Chișinău.

On Saturday, 15 January 2026, on the feast day of the Venerable Saint Seraphim of Sarov, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the patronal feast of the chapel located within the Residential Center for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities in Chișinău.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir held a courtesy meeting with Mr. Nick Pietrowicz, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America in the Republic of Moldova

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir held a courtesy meeting on Tuesday, January 13, with Mr. Nick Pietrowicz, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America in the Republic of Moldova, at the Metropolitan Palace in Chișinău.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir and the young volunteers shared together the joy of the Lord’s Nativity

The youth volunteer group “Venerable Confessor Sofian of Antim”, operating within the Synodal Department for Social Activity and Charity of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, organized on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Chișinău, an evening of traditional Christmas carols, held in the presence of His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova.

Hierarchical Service on the First Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord, at Țigănești Monastery

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, on the First Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord, His Grace Filaret of Căpriana, Vicar Bishop, celebrated the Divine and Holy Liturgy at the Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Țigănești.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord at the Metropolitan Cathedral

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the first Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the in Chișinău.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the liturgy at the “Nativity of the Lord” Monastery in Zabriceni

The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Holiness Metropolitan Vladimir, celebrated the Divine Liturgy on friday, January 9, 2026, on the feast of the Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen, at the “Nativity of the Lord” Monastery in the village of Zabriceni, Edinet district.

The Celebration of the Synaxis of the Mother of God at the Metropolitan Cathedral “The Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău

On the second day of the great feast of the Nativity of the Lord, when the Synaxis of the Mother of God is celebrated, on January 8, 2026, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and of All Moldova, was in the midst of the parishioners of the Metropolitan Cathedral “The Nativity of the Lord” in the capital.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir officiated the Holy Liturgy on the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord, which also marked the patronal feast of the Metropolitan Cathedral

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;
and the government shall be upon His shoulder;
and His name shall be called: Angel of Great Counsel,
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Victorious, Prince of Peace.”
(Isaiah 9:6)

The first spiritual evening of the Nativity Fast took place in Chișinău

With the blessing and pastoral care of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, the cycle of spiritual evenings dedicated to young people and the general public began at the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Chișinău. These events are organized during the Nativity Fast by the Synodal Department for Social Activity and Charity of the Orthodox Church of Moldova. The first meeting took place on Monday, 8 December 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with Fr. Mihail Tihonov, a cleric of the church “The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist” in Chișinău, as the guest speaker.

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