“the new head of the Metropolis of Bessarabia had called on the Moldovan authorities to cooperate

“the Metropolis of Bessarabia of the Romanian Orthodox Church had laid claim to Moldova’s government building, arguing that a metropolitan palace belonging to the Romanian Church had previously stood on the site

“Those clergy of the Metropolis of Bessarabia who do not have Romanian citizenship receive €300. Those who do have citizenship receive five hundred and something, I think

“it could seek the return of Moldova’s government building because a metropolitan residence belonging to the Romanian Church once stood on the site

“At the same time, we thank the clergy of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, as well as all those serving at the holy altars throughout Bessarabia who, within their communities, serve with integrity, hear confessions, provide catechesis, visit the sick, support families and gather the people around the Holy Chalice, despite the difficulties, shortages and social tensions, which are by no means few.

“if the building were returned, the Church could rent it back to the Moldovan authorities

“Romania makes monthly payments to Moldovan clergy who have transferred from the Orthodox Church of Moldova to the jurisdiction of the Romanian Orthodox Church