Chisinau: The Metropolitan of Bessarabia requests diplomatic support from the UStranslated

The violence against the clergy and the faithful, the campaigns of religious hatred, the delay in litigation and the inability to redress the injustices caused by the Soviet regime were brought to the attention of the Embassy of the United States of America by the Metropolitan of Bessarabia Mr. Antonio during a meeting held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Chisinau. The hierarch requested diplomatic support for the defense of religious freedom and for the effective respect of the rights of the communities of the Metropolis of Bessarabia.

His Eminence had a meeting with Mr. John O'Brien, Counselor of the US Embassy in Chisinau in the area of ​​human rights. The discussion was part of the documentation process on the situation of religious denominations in the Republic of Moldova and the difficulties they face in exercising their rights.

Metropolitan Mr. Antonios appreciated the interest of the American diplomatic mission in the protection of freedom of conscience and religion, as well as the willingness to listen directly to the problems of the communities. At the same time, he presented a series of…