His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir and the Vicar Bishops Celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Bright Monday at the Metropolitan Cathedral

On Monday, April 13, 2026, the second day of the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ (Bright Monday), the faithful gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău to share in the great joy of Pascha together with His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, and the Vicar Bishops His Grace Siluan of Orhei and His Grace Filaret of Căpriana, along with the clergy of the cathedral.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir Celebrated the Paschal Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Chișinău

On the evening of Pascha Sunday, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, surrounded by priests, deacons, and faithful, celebrated the Paschal Vespers, also known as the “Second Resurrection”, at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău.

The Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău

“CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!” — this Paschal greeting resounded throughout the radiant night at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord” in Chișinău during the festal divine service celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova. Concelebrating with him were Archpriest Mitred Vadim Cheibaș, Metropolitan Secretary, together with the clergy of the Cathedral.

The Holy Light from the Tomb of the Lord Has Arrived in Our Country

With the blessing of God, for the 24th consecutive year, the Holy Light from the Tomb of the Lord has been brought to our country.

The Lamentations Service (Matins of Holy Saturday) at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Chișinău

“How dost Thou die, O Life,
And how dost Thou dwell in the tomb?
Yet Thou destroyest the kingdom of death
And raisest the dead from Hades.”

The Delegation of the Metropolis of Chișinău and All Moldova Received in Audience by His Beatitude Theophilos III of Jerusalem

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, on Friday, April 10, the Official Delegation of the Metropolis of Chișinău and All Moldova was received in audience by His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and All Palestine.

“Glory to Thy Long-suffering, O Lord!” — The Service of the Twelve Gospels at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Chișinău

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026, His Grace Siluan, Bishop of Orhei and Vicar of the Metropolis of Moldova, celebrated the service of Matins with the reading of the Twelve Gospels of the Holy Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“He who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood has eternal life…” — The Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday at the Metropolitan Cathedral

“The Divine Liturgy is a sacred work for the preparation of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, to be given in Holy Communion to all the faithful. This is the entire purpose and meaning of the Liturgy: the communion of the faithful.” (Saint Symeon of Thessalonica)

We Invite You to Welcome the Holy Light from Jerusalem in Our Country

With the blessing of the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, the Holy Light from the Tomb of the Lord will be brought to the Republic of Moldova by the Vicar Bishop, His Grace Filaret of Căpriana, who is currently traveling to Israel.

His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir Performed the Blessing of Paschal Offerings at the “Franzeluța” Bakery Plant

Traditionally, during Holy Week, in anticipation of the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, on Wednesday, April 8, the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, blessed the Paschal offerings at the “Franzeluța” Bakery Plant in Chișinău.