Moldovan Bishop Blocked from Holy Fire Pilgrimage

Posted: 2025-04-19 09:16:35 UTC

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Archbishop Markel of the Moldovan Metropolitanate was blocked from flying to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony, while the Romanian Patriarchate’s Bessarabian Metropolis was allowed to bring the Holy Fire to Chisinau, indicating potential state interference in church affairs and favoritism.

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Travel ban imposed on Archbishop Markel

Discrimination against Moscow-affiliated bishop

Potential state interference in religious practices

Moldovan Bishop Blocked from Holy Fire Pilgrimage

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