Prime Minister designate Vlad Filat sent a letter of condolence to the Metropolitan Bishop of Chisinau and All Moldova Vladimir over the death of his father, IPN has learned from the Government’s press service.

In his letter, Vlad Filat says that the loss of a parent is a serious challenge for everyone. He urged His Holiness Vladimir to be strong and to remember the brightest moments spent together with his father.

Vasile Cantarean, the father of His Holiness Vladimir, died at the age of 93 on April 18. The funeral will take place on April 20 at “Saint Prince Vladimir” Monastery in Colencauti village of Ukraine’s Cernauti region.