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.
During the Small Entrance, Metropolitan Vladimir granted the abbot, Archimandrite Damian, the right to wear a second pectoral cross adorned with precious stones, in recognition of the diligent service he has rendered and continues to render to the Holy Monastery, its parishioners, and the Orthodox Church of Moldova.
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