Metropolitan Vladimir Congratulates Archbishop Petru on Saints Peter and Paul Feast

On 12 July, the Orthodox Church in Moldova observed the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul. Metropolitan Vladimir, head of the Moldovan Orthodox Church, addressed a formal congratulatory message to Archbishop Petru of Ungheni and Nisporeni. The message praised Petru’s pastoral and missionary work and invoked divine assistance for his ministry. The celebration is a regular liturgical observance in the country, marking the spiritual significance of the apostles for the local faithful.

The day is traditionally marked by religious services and guidance on appropriate customs, underscoring the continued relevance of Orthodox traditions in Moldovan public life.