Metropolitan Antonie honours Orthodox women for Church service in northern Bessarabia

His Eminence Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia honoured members of the Orthodox Women’s Society of the Diocese of Bălți for their involvement in the life of the Church.

A ceremony took place on Monday during a meeting held at the Anastasis Educational Centre in Bălți . The event highlighted the organisation’s work over almost eight years in areas including education, culture, mission, and support for people in need.

The Metropolitan of Bessarabia thanked the volunteers for the consistency with which they have supported diocesan projects and for their contribution to activities serving local communities.

“Over these years, you have been the driving force behind many of the cultural, educational and missionary initiatives of the Diocese of Bălți. Through your dedication, creativity and love for the Church, you have succeeded in bringing people together, building communities and turning ambitious projects into remarkable achievements,” His Eminence said.

Metropolitan Antonie encouraged them to continue this work “with the same unity and sense of responsibility, for the benefit of the Church and the faithful of northern Bessarabia”.

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