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.
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.
“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)
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.
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.
