21 September 2022, on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady Ever-Virgin Mary, His Eminence Vladimir, Metropolitan of Chisinau and all Moldova, conducted the celebrations at the monastery of Holy Prince Vladimir in Horasti, Ialoveni.
The arch-pastor officiated the Divine Liturgy in the Summer Altar of the Monastery, assisted by Archimandrite Nectarie (Gherman), monk superior of the monastic settlement, Archpriest Anatolie Stefanov, Dean of Ialoveni District, and other clergy.
Ctitors of the monastery and numerous pilgrims participated in the service together with the monastic inhabitants, praying to the Mother of God for the protection of the humanity.
Special litanies and lauds to the Lord and our Lady and Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary were uttered during the service.
After the service, Metropolitan Vladimir addressed a pastoral message to the liturgical community, referring to the significance of the feast and calling them to pray for peace and good understanding among people.
Archimandrite Nectarie thanked the arch-pastor for prayers and spiritual guidance, and expressed gratitude to all ctitors of the monastery for their support.
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