Bishop of Balti of the Bessarabian Metropolis was elected: what is known about himtranslated

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Bishop of Balti of the Bessarabian Metropolis was elected: what is known about him

58-year-old Nicodemus Petre from Romania was elected as the new Bishop of Balti of the Bessarabian Metropolis. The decision was made on October 29, 2026 at a meeting of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest. He will replace Anthony, who became Metropolitan of Bessarabia in July. The election was held by secret ballot, according to the website of the Bessarabian Metropolis.

Before his election, Nicodemus Petre was a missionary adviser to the Archdiocese of Iasi and abbot of the Bučum monastery in Iasi.

The Metropolis of Bessarabia is part of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Its Balti diocese unites parishes in the north of Moldova. The bishop directs their activities, coordinates the work of clergy, and also participates in the organization of church, educational and charitable projects.

Why was a new bishop elected in Balti?

The position of Bishop of Balti became vacant after the former head of the diocese, Anthony, was elected Archbishop of Chisinau and Metropolitan of Bessarabia on July 2, 2026. He officially assumed his new position on July 12, but temporarily continued to lead...