Bishop Antonie

Romanian Orthodox Synod elects Bishop Antonie of Bălți as Metropolitan of Bessarabia

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected Bishop Antonie of Bălți on Thursday as Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Territories. The decision was made during the Synod’s working session held under the chairmanship of Patriarch Daniel in the Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest.…

Jul 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Two bishops nominated for election as Metropolitan of Bessarabia

Two candidates for the office of Metropolitan of Bessarabia were nominated on Saturday, following the proceedings of the Metropolitan Synod convened in Chișinău. Following consultations and a secret ballot, the members of the Synod proposed His Grace Bishop Antonie of Bălți and His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia as candidates for the office. After…

Jun 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Conference in Bălți examines 1946–1947 Soviet Famine and preserving historical memory

A conference entitled “The Famine of 1946–1947 — Historical Research and Memorial Testimonies” was held in Bălți at the NordTec Hall of Alecu Russo State University. The event brought together researchers, representatives of public institutions and members of civil society concerned with preserving the memory of one of the most tragic chapters in the history…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Antonie leads memorial in Bălți for Stalinist deportation victims

Bishop Antonie of Bălți officiated a memorial service on Thursday in honor of the victims of Stalinist deportations. The commemorative event took place at a symbolic location in the city of Bălți – the train station from which thousands of people were deported to Siberia and Kazakhstan. Dozens of candles were lit near the Monument…

Jun 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bălți Bishop meets with World Vision representatives for Ukraine refugee crisis support

His Grace Bishop Antonie of Bălți met with the World Vision Ukraine Response director for Romania and the Republic of Moldova, Eka Zhvania, on November 22. The meeting at the headquarters of the Diocese of Bălți was also attended by Fr. Constantin Naclad from St Nicholas Metropolitan Chapel in Iasi, the manager of the “Ukraine…

Nov 29, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Bălți Bishop: The arrival of refugees from Ukraine is an examination of our faith and love

His Grace Bishop Antonie has called for solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and prayers for both sides involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He said the current wave of refugees is “an examination of our faith and love.” “Most Reverend Deans, Most Reverend Parish Priests, Christian brothers and sisters, we have all witnessed for two…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Epidemiologist Vasile Ţurcan was decorated by the Bishop of Bălţi

His Eminence Antonie offered epidemiologist Vasile Ţurcan the highest distinction of the Diocese of Bălţi for laypersons: “The Cross of Bălţi”. It was granted for “his contribution to the development of medical science” and for “his qualities as a man, a patriot and a Christian”, the eparchy officials announced.  The awarding ceremony was organized on…

Nov 2, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Diocesan Assembly: Bălți Bishop declares confidence of successfully building cathedral, cultural centre

“I have great confidence. We will succeed both with the centre and with the cathedral. We will succeed with all our mission. We will succeed,” Bishop Antonie repeated in the opening remarks at the annual meeting of the Diocesan Assembly of Bălți on Feb. 4. The Bishop of Bălți said that he is not alone…

Feb 15, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu