Moldovan Parliament Speaker and Orthodox metropolitan discuss recognition of Soviet repression victims

Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia and Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, met on Wednesday at the Parliament building in Chișinău to discuss cooperation in supporting communities, preserving cultural heritage and the role of faith in society.

During the meeting , a proposal was put forward to initiate a legislative process aimed at recognising clergy of the Metropolis of Bessarabia who were deported, imprisoned, tortured or killed during Soviet repression.

In this context, Igor Grosu said in a post on his personal Facebook page that the discussions had addressed the “new law on victims of political repression”, an issue that also concerns preserving the memory of those persecuted by the totalitarian regime.

“We all want a united society in which Christian values, mutual respect and the aspiration for a better life bring us closer together rather than divide us.”

Cultural and social projects Igor Grosu expressed his desire for cooperation that would help bring communities closer together and ensure respect for the rights of believers.

“We agreed to maintain the most active communication possible, particularly as we pursue our path…