Liturgy at a Bessarabian parish: the Mayor of Cotnari was honored by Metropolitan Antonietranslated

His Eminence Father Antonie, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, officiated the Holy Liturgy on Thursday at the patron of the Parish "St. Sergius of Radonej" in Vărvăreuca, Republic of Moldova. On this occasion, parish priest Sergiu Bârlădean was congratulated on the occasion of the name day, and the mayor of Cotnari, Iasi county, received a diocesan distinction.

In his sermon, His Eminence presented the life and work of Saint Sergius of Radonej and gave him to the faithful as an example of faith, perseverance and steadfast prayer.

Metropolitan Antonie thanked the parish priest for his missionary activity, which is why he gave him an Aghiazmatar as a gift.

The "Balțean Cross" distinction Father Metropolitan presented the mayor of Cotnari commune in Iași, Vasile Crețu, with the diocesan distinction "Balțeană Cross" for the laity, as a sign of gratitude for the support given to the Diocese of Balți and its communities.

At the same time, both father Sergiu Bârladean and the mayor thanked Metropolitan Antonie for his presence at the shrine, for his constant prayers, spiritual advice and caring for the parish.

In the Parish of Vărvăreuca, His Eminence...