The Provincial Council of the Archdiocese of Chisinau met for the first time under Metropolitan Antoniotranslated

One day after his enthronement as Archbishop of Chisinau, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Plains, His Holiness Mr. Antonios presided, on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the first working session of the Permanent Provincial Council of the Archdiocese of Chisinau, which was held at the Metropolitan Administrative Seat in the capital of Moldova. During the meeting, a series of priorities aimed at strengthening the pastoral-missionary work and the presence of the Church in society were defined.

These include the intensification of pastoral-missionary activity and service in public bodies, through the development of the mission of priests in hospitals, educational institutions, prisons, defense and public order structures, as well as in other social areas where the presence of the Church can offer spiritual and moral support.

At the same time, the Metropolitan of Bessarabia Mr. Antonios emphasized the importance of developing new, strong institutional partnerships with public authorities, cultural institutions, academic institutions, civil society organizations and the media, with the aim of promoting Christian...