Thursday, 18 August 2022, the First Hierarch of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir, celebrates his 70th anniversary. On this outstanding occasion, the staff of the metropolitan Office joins in all congratulations coming from the clergy and laity of the Moldovan Church:
Your Eminence!
Today, together with the fullness of the Orthodox Church of Moldova and Her friends, we say with joy and thankfulness: “Long and blessed live, Your Eminence, and Glory to God Who in His mercy sent us such arch-pastor!”
On the occasion of this beautiful anniversary of seven decades of life on earth, of which the greater part has been in serving Christ, we humbly pray to God to further grand you the most precious Gifts – the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that formed you and helped you to affirm as a worthy arch-pastor of our Holy Church.
Our dear spiritual father and guide in Faith,
We reaffirm today, in this anniversary moment, whether there is bright sky or tempest over our heads, we will always have in soul hope and thankfulness to God, because we know that we have an Arch-pastor who never hesitated to protect the faithful flock entrusted to him and who confesses the Orthodox Faith in the most pleasing way – in simplicity and sincerity of personal living.
We pray to our Lady and Ever-Virgin Mary to guard and strengthen you, and help us to follow you in the model of serving Her Son and our Saviour!
Thank you for all support and good advice that you always offer with love and paternal care.
Long live in peace, stillness, protected from dangers, to the Glory of God and further arch-pastoral mission.
Long and blessed live, Your Eminence!
With filial love and profound respect,
The staff of the metropolitan Office