A meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Tiraspol-Dubossary Diocese was heldtranslated

On July 31, at the diocesan administration, under the chairmanship of the Ruling Bishop of the Tiraspol-Dubossary Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Savva, a regular meeting of the Diocesan Council was held in incomplete composition. The meeting of the Council was attended by the first assistant to the Ruling Bishop, Archimandrite Ioann (Danilescu), deans of the Dubossary, Slobodzeya, Rybnitsa and Bendery districts, Archpriest Georgy Lisovsky, Archpriest Andrei Danilescu, Archimandrite Victor (Sayapin) and Archpriest Mikhail Lungu. The main issue on the agenda was the consideration of the candidate’s petition for ordination to the priesthood. In accordance with established church practice, the Ruling Bishop and members of the Diocesan Council conducted an interview with the protege, asking him questions regarding the fundamentals of Orthodox doctrine, liturgical regulations, pastoral service and understanding of the responsibility assigned to the clergy. During the exam, the candidate also demonstrated practical skills in reading and singing in Church Slavonic, necessary for performing divine services and performing priestly service. Members of the Council gave an appropriate assessment of its preparation...