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ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Αθήνα, 2 Ιουλίου 2026 Η ΕλληνοΜολδαβική Ένωση συγχαίρει τον νέο Αρχιεπίσκοπο Κισινάου, Μητροπολίτη Βεσσαραβίας και Έξαρχο των Χωρών, Σεβασμιώτατο κ. Αντώνιο Η ΕλληνοΜολδαβική Ένωση εκφράζει τη βαθιά της χαρά και τα θερμότερα συγχαρητήριά της προς τον Σεβασμιώτατο κ. Αντώνιο για την εκλογή του από την Ιερά Σύνοδο της Ρουμανικής Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας στο ύψιστο εκκλησιαστικό αξίωμα του Αρχιεπισκόπου Κισινάου, Μητροπολίτη Βεσσαραβίας και Εξάρχου των Χωρών.

Η εκλογή αυτή αποτελεί ένα γεγονός εξαιρετικής εκκλησιαστικής, ιστορικής και πνευματικής σημασίας όχι μόνο για τη Δημοκρατία της Μολδαβίας και τη Μητρόπολη Βεσσαραβίας, αλλά και για ολόκληρο τον ορθόδοξο κόσμο και τον ευρωπαϊκό χώρο, καθώς σηματοδοτεί τη συνέχεια μιας ιστορικής Εκκλησίας που αποτελεί τον κανονικό και αναγνωρισμένο εκκλησιαστικό θεσμό της Ρουμανικής Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας στη Βεσσαραβία. Η Μητρόπολη Βεσσαραβίας, η οποία αποκαταστάθηκε μετά την πτώση του ολοκληρωτικού σοβιετικού καθεστώτος και αναγνωρίστηκε με αποφάσεις της ευρωπαϊκής δικαιοσύνης ως φορέας της θρησκευτικής ελευθερίας και της ιστορικής συνέχειας, αποτελεί σήμερα έναν από τους σημαντικότερους πυλώνες προστασίας της ορθόδοξης πίστης, της ανθρώπινης αξιοπρέπειας, της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς, της ρουμανικής γλώσσας και της ευρωπαϊκής προοπτικής της Δημοκρατίας της Μολδαβίας.

Ο νέος Μητροπολίτης Αντώνιος έχει αφιερώσει περισσότερες από τρεις δεκαετίες στη διακονία της Εκκλησίας.

Γεννημένος στο Χιρμποβάτ της Μολδαβίας, σπούδασε Ιατρική και Φαρμακευτική στο Κισινάου και στη συνέχεια Θεολογία στο Ιάσιο, συνδυάζοντας την επιστημονική κατάρτιση με τη βαθιά εκκλησιαστική παιδεία.

Από το 1995 εργάστηκε ακούραστα για την ανασυγκρότηση της Μητροπόλεως Βεσσαραβίας, συμβάλλοντας στην ίδρυση ενοριών, στην ανάπτυξη του ποιμαντικού έργου, στην ενίσχυση της θεολογικής εκπαίδευσης και στη στήριξη των νέων και των ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων.

Η ποιμαντική του διακονία χαρακτηρίζεται από πνευματική σύνεση, διοικητική επάρκεια, μετριοπάθεια, υψηλό αίσθημα ευθύνης και αφοσίωση στις αξίες του Ευαγγελίου. Ως Επίσκοπος Ορχέι και στη συνέχεια ως Επίσκοπος Μπαλτί απέδειξε ότι διαθέτει όλα τα χαρίσματα που απαιτούνται για να καθοδηγήσει τη Μητρόπολη Βεσσαραβίας σε μια περίοδο μεγάλων προκλήσεων. Η ΕλληνοΜολδαβική Ένωση πιστεύει ότι η εκλογή του ανοίγει μια νέα εποχή δημιουργίας, πνευματικής αναγέννησης και κοινωνικής προσφοράς.

Παράλληλα, αποτελεί ένα ακόμη βήμα για την ενίσχυση των ιστορικών δεσμών μεταξύ Ελλάδας, Μολδαβίας και Ρουμανίας, λαών που ενώνονται από την Ορθόδοξη πίστη, τον αμοιβαίο σεβασμό, τις κοινές ευρωπαϊκές αξίες και τη βούληση για ειρήνη, συνεργασία και δημοκρατική πρόοδο. Η Ένωσή μας διαβεβαιώνει ότι θα συνεχίσει να στηρίζει κάθε πρωτοβουλία που ενισχύει τον διαθρησκευτικό διάλογο, την προστασία της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς, την ανάπτυξη των σχέσεων Ελλάδας–Μολδαβίας–Ρουμανίας και την προώθηση των αξιών της ελευθερίας, της δημοκρατίας, του κράτους δικαίου και του σεβασμού των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων.

Ευχόμαστε στον νέο Αρχιεπίσκοπο Κισινάου, Μητροπολίτη Βεσσαραβίας και Έξαρχο των Χωρών υγεία, μακροημέρευση, πνευματική δύναμη και θεία φώτιση, ώστε η αρχιερατική του διακονία να αποβεί καρποφόρα, προς δόξαν της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας, προς όφελος του ποιμνίου του και προς εδραίωση της ειρήνης, της ενότητας και της ελπίδας στην περιοχή.

Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη, Σεβασμιώτατε! Για το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο της ΕλληνοΜολδαβικής Ένωσης Ο Πρόεδρος Ιωάννης Φωτιάδης Ο Αντιπρόεδρος Γεώργιος Παλάζης. 🇬🇧 PRESS RELEASE Athens, 2 July 2026 The Hellenic–Moldovan Union Congratulates His Eminence Metropolitan Antonie on His Election as Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Territories The Hellenic–Moldovan Union expresses its profound joy and extends its warmest congratulations to His Eminence Metropolitan Antonie on his election by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church to the highest ecclesiastical office of Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Territories.

This election constitutes an event of exceptional ecclesiastical, historical and spiritual significance, not only for the Republic of Moldova and the Metropolis of Bessarabia, but also for the entire Orthodox world and the broader European community.

It reaffirms the continuity of a historic Church that represents the canonical and officially recognized ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bessarabia. The Metropolis of Bessarabia, restored following the collapse of the Soviet totalitarian regime and subsequently recognized through the decisions of the European judiciary as a legitimate expression of religious freedom and historical continuity, stands today as one of the foremost pillars safeguarding the Orthodox faith, human dignity, cultural heritage, the Romanian language and the European aspirations of the Republic of Moldova. Metropolitan Antonie has devoted more than three decades to the service of the Church.

Born in Hârbovăț, Republic of Moldova, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chișinău before completing his theological studies at the "Dumitru Stăniloae" Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Iași.

Since 1995, he has worked tirelessly for the restoration and development of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, contributing significantly to the establishment of parishes, the advancement of pastoral ministry, theological education and the support of young people and vulnerable members of society.

His pastoral ministry has been distinguished by spiritual wisdom, administrative competence, moderation, integrity and unwavering dedication to the Gospel. As Bishop of Orhei and subsequently Bishop of Bălți, he demonstrated the leadership, vision and pastoral sensitivity required to guide the Metropolis of Bessarabia during a period of significant regional challenges. The Hellenic–Moldovan Union firmly believes that his election marks the beginning of a new era of spiritual renewal, constructive service and social solidarity.

Furthermore, it strengthens the historic bonds between Greece, Moldova and Romania—three nations united by their shared Orthodox Christian heritage, mutual respect, European values and their commitment to peace, cooperation and democratic progress. Our Union reaffirms its commitment to supporting every initiative that promotes interreligious dialogue, the protection of cultural heritage, the further development of relations between Greece, Moldova and Romania, as well as the advancement of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental human rights.

We wholeheartedly wish His Eminence good health, many blessed years, spiritual strength and God's abundant grace, so that his archpastoral ministry may be fruitful, to the glory of the Orthodox Church, for the benefit of the faithful entrusted to his care, and for the strengthening of peace, unity and hope throughout the region.

Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη, Your Eminence! For the Board of Directors of the Hellenic–Moldovan Union Ioannis Fotiadis President George Palazis Vice President. 🇷🇴 COMUNICAT DE PRESĂ Atena, 2 iulie 2026 Uniunea Eleno–Moldovenească îl felicită pe Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Antonie pentru alegerea sa ca Arhiepiscop al Chișinăului, Mitropolit al Basarabiei și Exarh al Plaiurilor Uniunea Eleno–Moldovenească își exprimă profunda bucurie și adresează cele mai calde felicitări Înaltpreasfințitului Părinte Antonie pentru alegerea sa de către Sfântul Sinod al Bisericii Ortodoxe Române în înalta demnitate de Arhiepiscop al Chișinăului, Mitropolit al Basarabiei și Exarh al Plaiurilor.

Această alegere reprezintă un eveniment de o deosebită importanță bisericească, istorică și spirituală, nu doar pentru Republica Moldova și Mitropolia Basarabiei, ci și pentru întreaga lume ortodoxă și pentru spațiul european.

Ea confirmă continuitatea unei Biserici istorice, care reprezintă jurisdicția canonică și recunoscută a Bisericii Ortodoxe Române în Basarabia. Mitropolia Basarabiei, reactivată după prăbușirea regimului totalitar sovietic și recunoscută prin hotărâri ale instanțelor europene ca expresie legitimă a libertății religioase și a continuității istorice, constituie astăzi unul dintre cei mai importanți piloni ai apărării credinței ortodoxe, ai demnității umane, ai patrimoniului cultural, ai limbii române și ai parcursului european al Republicii Moldova. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Antonie și-a dedicat peste trei decenii slujirii Bisericii.

Născut în Hârbovăț, Republica Moldova, a absolvit Facultatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Chișinău, iar ulterior Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă „Dumitru Stăniloae” din Iași.

Din anul 1995 a contribuit neobosit la reorganizarea și dezvoltarea Mitropoliei Basarabiei, sprijinind înființarea de parohii, dezvoltarea activității pastorale, educația teologică și susținerea tinerilor și a persoanelor vulnerabile.

Slujirea sa arhierească se remarcă prin înțelepciune duhovnicească, competență administrativă, echilibru, integritate și fidelitate față de valorile Evangheliei.

În calitate de Episcop de Orhei și ulterior Episcop de Bălți, a demonstrat că deține toate calitățile necesare pentru a conduce Mitropolia Basarabiei într-o perioadă marcată de provocări majore. Uniunea Eleno–Moldovenească consideră că alegerea Înaltpreasfinției Sale deschide o nouă etapă de renaștere spirituală, de slujire și de solidaritate socială.

Totodată, aceasta consolidează legăturile istorice dintre Grecia, Republica Moldova și România, trei popoare unite prin credința ortodoxă, respect reciproc, valori europene și angajamentul comun pentru pace, cooperare și progres democratic.

Uniunea noastră își reafirmă sprijinul pentru toate inițiativele care promovează dialogul interreligios, protejarea patrimoniului cultural, dezvoltarea relațiilor dintre Grecia, Republica Moldova și România, precum și promovarea libertății, democrației, statului de drept și respectării drepturilor fundamentale ale omului.

Îi adresăm Înaltpreasfințitului Părinte Antonie cele mai sincere urări de sănătate, îndelungată păstorire, putere duhovnicească și binecuvântarea lui Dumnezeu, pentru ca slujirea sa arhierească să fie rodnică, spre slava Bisericii Ortodoxe, spre binele credincioșilor și spre întărirea păcii, unității și speranței în întreaga regiune.

Întru mulți și binecuvântați ani, Înaltpreasfinția Voastră! Pentru Consiliul Director al Uniunii Eleno–Moldovenești Ioannis Fotiadis Președinte Gheorghe Palazis Vicepreședinte

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