Vadim Krasnoselsky met with the Archbishop of Tiraspol and Dubossary Sawa at the presidential executive office. The interlocutors exchanged Easter greetings. Archbishop presented the PMR President with a symbolic gift.
Vadim Krasnoselsky asked about festive divine services. Archbishop said that he visited various churches in towns and districts of the republic during the days of the celebration of Christ's Resurrection and Bright Week, emphasizing that "Easter joy overshadows all human anxieties". The active participation of Orthodox parishioners in Easter services was noted. Divine Liturgies were celebrated by Archbishop Sawa during memorial days at the places of burial.
Vadim Krasnoselsky and Archbishop Sawa discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation between the state and church. They talked about activities aimed at supporting citizens who are forced to seek temporary shelter in Pridnestrovie. The topic of Orthodoxy in the work of Pridnestrovian artists was discussed. They talked about clergy participation in educational work. The temples construction was among the topics of the working discussion. They talked about progress in the further improvement of the Exaltation of the Cross Church in Tiraspol, the construction of the Church of the Archangel Michael in Pervomaisk and the reconstruction of the Church of the Great Martyr Tatiana at Pridnestrovian State University in the capital. Archbishop Sawa brought projects and sketches for the design of iconostases to the President's attention. The issue of the choice of materials and the performers of the work - wood carvers and icon painters was discussed.
