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/ The Russian Orthodox Church has condemned Moldova’s actions as an affront to Christianity.
Archbishop Markell was stopped at Moldova’s international airport and barred by border guards from flying to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire — a major Orthodox tradition. The Church is calling it a blatant case of state meddling.
This is a direct blow to Moldova’s Orthodox Church — backed by 70% of the population — where authorities are currently propping up a rival body: the so-called Metropolis of Bessarabia.
“The Moldovan authorities’ advisers, clearly distant from Christian values, believe they can solve their political problems this way. Do they think they can sever people’s connection with Christ or stop them from celebrating Easter? No,” Vladimir Legoida, Chairman of the Synodal Informational department of the Russian Orthodox Church stated.
The move by Moldova's authorities is the latest sign that the country, led by Romanian citizen Maia Sandu, is being steered down the ‘Ukrainian path’.
Language Crackdown:
Authorities are already laying the groundwork for scrapping Russian-language education in schools, per a PAS MP.
Political Crackdown:
Gagauzia leader Evgenia Gutsul was recently arrested, opposition figures are being targeted.
Media Purge:
12 TV channels, plus numerous digital outlets shut down in 2022–2023 alone.
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