“All the angelic hosts offer praise unto you, for you are truly the Mother of God and the protector of all those who pray to you. With your divine Protection, you bring joy to the righteous, defend sinners, deliver those in danger, and intercede for all the faithful who sing: Alleluia!” Kontakion 9
PASTORAL MESSAGE
of His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova
to the clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Church of Moldova
In the jubilee year marking “10 Years since the Canonization” of Saint Blessed Agafia of Cușelăuca, on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, presided over the Holy and Divine Liturgy at the Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Cușelăuca village, Șoldănești District.
“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)
On the occasion of Medical Worker and Pharmacist Day, I extend to all doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and the entire healthcare staff of our country my heartfelt words of gratitude and blessing.
The Metropolis of Moldova provided assistance to refugees from Ukraine accommodated at the Placement Center for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities in Chișinău.
On Friday, June 19, following the celebration of the Akathist Service of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God before the wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God of Hîrbovăț – Protectress of Moldova, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova, officiated the memorial Litia service for the newly departed servant of God, Victor Țurcanu, benefactor of several holy churches within the Orthodox Church of Moldova.
On Friday, June 19, 2026, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova, celebrated the Akathist Service of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God before the Icon of the Mother of God of Hîrbovăț — Protectress of Moldova — at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord in Chișinău, the principal place of worship of the Orthodox Church of Moldova.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Venerable Macarie of Saharna, the Holy Trinity Monastery hosted the Divine Liturgy celebrated by the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, together with a host of priests and deacons.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with the blessing of His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chișinău and All Moldova, His Grace Siluan of Orhei, Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolis of Chișinău and All Moldova, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Sălcuța village, Căușeni District.
