Metropolitan Antonie called the workers of the Diaconia Social Mission the hands through which Christ helpstranslated

His Eminence Father Antonie, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of Plaiurilor, visited on Wednesday the Diaconia Social Mission, the social-philanthropic arm of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, which is celebrating 25 years of activity this year.

"You are the hands through which Christ helps the one in suffering, and the work you do is of great value and priceless," the hierarch told the workers.

The metropolitan father was met by Igor Belei, executive director of the organization and advisor to the Archdiocese of Chisinau, who presented him with the development of the institution, the main projects and the way the team responds to the needs of people in difficult situations.

Meeting with the beneficiaries On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Metropolitan Antonie visited the support centers of the Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia and met with some of the beneficiaries. Photo: Metropolis of Bessarabia His Eminence visited the centers, work spaces and social services of the Diaconia Social Mission and talked with each program coordinator.

At the "Sfânta Ana" Multifunctional Center, the metropolitan father also spoke with the beneficiaries, a group...