The territory between the Prut and the Dniester was under Russian occupation for centuries, affecting the Romanian religious identity. The Metropolia of Bessarabia, part of the Romanian Patriarchate, upholds the local ecclesiastical tradition, but faces attacks from Moscow, which imposes its jurisdiction by force. The recent case of Grinăuți illustrates the tensions between the communities that choose to return to the Metropolitanate of Bessarabia and the violent reactions of Moscow's supporters. In this context, freedom of religion and the right of choice become essential for the national identity of Moldovans.
Latest News
13:33
Siegfried Mureșan and the party leaders, statements / Ilie Bolojan: “I found out yesterday, approximately 30 minutes beforehand, about the president’s intention to nominate Siegfried Mureșan for this position”
13:28
The Cluj-Napoca Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases was awarded by the U.S. Embassy for the digitization of laboratory workflows
13:20
Siegfried Mureșan, the designated prime minister, in his first press conference: At the beginning of next week, we will announce the priorities of the governing program
13:18
Donald Tusk warns that Russia could intensify drone and missile attacks against Ukraine and its allies
13:09
Cezar Crețu defeated an Indonesian player to give Romania the first point in the Davis Cup
See more news