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Moldovan religious leadership and EU integration

Overview

The Metropolitan of Bessarabia, Father Antonie, has expressed support for the Republic of Moldova’s European integration. In a meeting with the European Union Ambassador, Iwona Piórko, discussions centered on protecting church heritage, respecting religious freedom, and addressing historical injustices.

Following this, Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met with Metropolitan Antonie to discuss the nation’s European trajectory and the preservation of cultural heritage. The dialogue included the role of faith in society and a new law concerning victims of political repression. Both parties emphasized the importance of social unity and cautioned against the potential misuse of religious faith for political or geopolitical purposes.

Entities

Igor Grosu · Iwona Piorko · European Union · Metropolitan of Bessarabia · Republic of Moldova

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Moldovan Parliament Speaker meets Metropolitan of Basarabia

    Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met with Metropolitan Antonie of Basarabia to discuss religious freedom, cultural heritage, and Moldova’s European integration.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Metropolitan of Bessarabia supports Moldova's EU integration

    The Metropolitan of Bessarabia reaffirmed the Church's support for Moldova's European integration during a meeting with EU Ambassador Iwona Piórko in Chișinău.

Sources

episcopiahusilor.ro · mitropoliaolteniei.ro · news.yam.md · radiomoldova.md · telegraph.md