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.
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.
“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 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.
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.
Today, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Alexandru Munteanu.
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.
When You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Holy Trinity was revealed; for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, calling You His beloved Son, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the truth of His word. O Christ God, Who have revealed Yourself and enlightened the world, glory to You.
(Troparion, Tone 1)
“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)
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.
“Blessed is he who considers the poor and the needy;
the Lord will deliver him in the day of trouble.”
(Psalm 40:1)
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)
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.
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.
