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The history of this icon traces back to the 10th century at the Protaton Monastery on Mount Athos. In one of the cells named "The Dormition of the Mother of God," an elderly hieromonk lived with his disciple. They preserved a superb depiction of the Virgin Mary. This old icon became renowned through the revelation of the prayer "It Is Truly Meet."
Between the years 980-982, on a Saturday evening before an all-night vigil, the elder monk left for the nearby church, instructing his disciple to continue the religious routine in the cell. Being obedient, the disciple followed the instructions. When he reached the 9th Ode of the Canons, "More Honorable Than the Cherubim...," he suddenly heard someone beginning to chant alongside him: "It is truly meet to bless thee, O Theotokos..." It was a mysterious pilgrim monk who had appeared unexpectedly and joined in the prayers. At that moment, the icon began to radiate light, as if it were broad daylight. Astonished by the events, the disciple asked the mysterious monk to write down the verses. The monk wrote them on a tile with his finger as if it were soft wax and said, "From now on, this is how you Orthodox Christians should chant," and, saying this, he vanished. Left alone, the disciple realized he had witnessed a great miracle. Enlightened, he understood that the pilgrim was none other than the Archangel Gabriel, who had come, as he had before, to deliver the word of the Highest to humanity.

The icon was transferred from the cell to the Holy Altar of the Protaton Church, where a similar icon is preserved to this day. The tile with the divine hymn was taken to Constantinople and included in the Orthodox Church's liturgical books. Soon after, Archangel Gabriel's prayer was incorporated into the Divine Liturgy, immediately following the Consecration of the Gifts of Bread and Wine. The valley with the cells has since been called Adin, meaning "to chant," "chanting."

The icon "It Is Truly Meet" is of inestimable value and has become the protector of Mount Athos. The icon is celebrated on June 11/24, commemorating the miraculous appearance of the Archangel, and on July 13/26, in honor of the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel.

This icon, of the Eleusa type, portrays gentleness and tenderness in its central figures. The Virgin holds the Child with her right hand, while her left hand, placed beneath His feet, grips the hem of His tunic. The small Jesus wears a short tunic reaching His knees and holds a scroll in His right hand inscribed with the words of the Axion hymn. His left-hand slips under the veil of the Virgin towards her left shoulder. Both figures are crowned with golden halos. Two angels flank the Virgin's halo, while the Almighty in an open heaven blesses with both hands.

Crafted using tempera on wood, the icon is adorned with gold leaf and multicolored enamel, giving the image a unique delicacy. The inscription on the lower frame indicates that the icon was created by the painter Ioasaf in 1905.

The painter monk Ioasaf Berghie (1862-?) of the New Neamț Monastery resided there between 1887 and the 1940s, occupying three rooms to set up his studio, where he worked continuously on icons and church artworks. Born into the family of a church teacher in Jabca village, Ștefan Berghie, Ioan Berghie developed a passion for sacred iconography from an early age. In 1890, Andronic, the abbot of the New Neamț Monastery, blessed him to paint icons. Taking monastic vows in 1895 under the name Ioasaf, he traveled by foot to visit major ecclesiastical centers nearby and further afield, learning the art of iconography. Starting with naive-style interpretations, he eventually mastered professional painting techniques and acquired new decorative skills. His works became highly popular throughout Bessarabia and abroad. Painting a significant number of icons, they were often mistakenly sold as coming from major artisan workshops. To prevent such confusion, he received the abbot's blessing to sign his works, earning recognition and fame for his name.

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The 12th Numismatic Symposium

15 September 2011

From 15 to 16 September 2011 at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there were conducted proceedings of the 12th Numismatic Symposium organized by the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, the "Vasile Pârvan" Institute of Archaeology of the Romanian Academy (Bucharest) and the Numismatic Society of the Republic of Moldova

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Scientific Conference "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great"

25 August 2011

The conference highlighted scientific concept of the exhibition "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great" (held in Chisinau on August 27 to September 10), addressing the main historical, artistic and conservation issues on the flag. There were presented the following communications

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International Museum Day

18 May 2011

International Museum Day was celebrated this year by the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova through the series of events, which took place between 10:00 and 18:00. This time the theme of the Day was «Museums and Memory» (as decided by ICOM).

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Scientific Conference „Land Ownership in Bessarabia: traditions, organization and regulation”

17 May 2011

On the occasion of the 195th anniversary from the time of creation of the Bessarabian Topographic Commission headed by Colonel S.I. Kornilovich (1816), on May 17, 2011 the Sector of Modern History of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has organized a scientific conference "Land Ownership in Bessarabia: History, Organization, and Regulation".

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The European Night of Museums 2011

14 May 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova for the sixth time took part in the European cultural program «Night of Museums». It was open to the public for free on the night of 14 to 15 May from 18:00 to 02:00.

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Museum Education Seminar

30 March 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held on March 30, 2011, at 10:00, the Museum Education Seminar "Types and Methods of Museum Pedagogy".

The seminar was attended by professionals in the field of public relations from the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, National Art Museum of Moldova, National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, A.S. Pushkin's House-Museum as well as school teachers and university lecturers from Chisinau

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Scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania"

26 March 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted on 26 March 2011 in the Blue Room, the scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania" The conference was attended by renowned historians from Republic of Moldova and Romania. In the framework of this scientific manifestation there was presented the Collection of documents : Gheorghe Cojocaru, Operation "South" Chisinau. Операция "Юг» Кишинев, Chisinau, 2010, 484 p.

The conference program can be found here.


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Book Presentation "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments"

10 March 2011

The SITe Center (Architecture, Cultural Heritage, and Design) and the ARC Publishing House, in the framework of a public event held at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, had presented the album "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments" considered by experts "an album of national importance".

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Round Table “Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage”

9 March 2011

On March 9, from 11:00, at the Blue Room of the museum there took place the press conference and the round table on "Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage" organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, and the National Association of Young Historians of Moldova

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Presentation of the Institute of Social History „Pro Memoria"

15 February 2011

The Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the presentation of the Institute of Social History “Pro Memoria”. The objectives of the new institution are the following: application of new research and teaching methodologies in the field of historical sciences; elaboration, implementation / execution, evaluation and monitoring of various projects at local / national level in order to develop scientific and didactic potential in the field; organizing and participation in seminars, symposia, conferences; dissemination of historical knowledge through local and foreign mass media.

The event was attended by researchers from academic, university, and museum institutions, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova.

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Municipal Seminar on History „Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History"

25 January 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has held a methodical seminar on “Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History” attended by teachers of history from schools of the municipality of Chisinau. The event was organized in collaboration with the General Directorate for Education, Youth, and Sports of the Municipality of Chisinau

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Presentation of a series of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture”

25 January 2011

 
Tuesday, January 25, in one of the rooms of the permanent exhibition “History and Civilization” the presentation of a new issue of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture” had place. The postage stamps were produced by the „Posta Moldovei” State Enterprise on the basis of a cooperation agreement signed with the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova on January 12, 2011 for familiarization of philatelists around the world with unique items from the museum’s collections

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Symposium “Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Period”

1 December 2010

On November 30 – December 1, 2010 the Modern History Department of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held the National Symposium Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Perioddedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Alexandru Matei Cotruta’s death (1827-1905).

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Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State”

13 November 2010

Within the framework of the 12th International Symposium “Romanians from Abroad” on November 13, 2010 at 11:30 in the Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there was hosted the Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State” held by ASTRA.  Greetings to the participants were addressed by Elena Postica, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova; Ion Negrei, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova; Areta Mosu, President of the Iasi ASTRA Department “Mihail Kogalniceanu”; Victor Grecu, Vice  President of ASTRA, Sibiu. In the discussion there were also participated Teodor Carnat, the President of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova; Victor Axenti; Claudia Partole, Maria Danilov, PhD; Viorel Hodis, PhD (Cluj-Napoca), Gheorghe Iutis, PhD (Iasi); Gheorghe Marzenco, Press Office of the President of the Republic of Moldova; and others

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The Closing Ceremony of the Project “Provision of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova with Modern Equipment for Restoration of Exhibits, Exhibition and Educational Activities” Financed by the Government of Japan

27 October 2010

The Government of Japan has provided financial assistance amounting to U.S. $ 81,562 for the project to provide the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova with modern equipment for restoration of exhibits, exhibition and educational activities. The project was implemented within one year (October 2009 – October 2010). This is the first project performed in the Republic of Moldova within the framework of the Small Grants Program in the Field of Culture

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Annual Scientific Session 2010

15 October 2010

On October 14 – 15, 2010 the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova organizes the 20th Annual Scientific Session.

PROGRAM

Thursday, October 14, 2010

10.00 – 10.30:
Opening of the Scientific Session (ground floor, 1st room) Brief speeches Eugen Sava, General Director of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova Mariana Slapac, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova Gheorghe Postica, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova Gheorghe Cojocaru, Director of the Institute of History, State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova Mihai Ursu, General Director of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History

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International Festival of Choral Music

14 October 2010

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the National Music Part of the 3rd International Festival of Choral Music held by the Music and Choral Association of the Republic of Moldova. In the Blue Room of the museum there sang choral groups from Georgia, Latvia, Romania, Russia, and the Republic of Moldova.

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Discussion on the topic: “Migration and Multi-ethnicity in the Past and at Present”

12 October 2010

The event was organized by the Moldova-Institut Leipzig, Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, Moldavian-German Forum, National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, and the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul”. It was attended by cultural workers and scientists from the Republic of Moldova and Germany, among which there are Dr. Klaus Bochmann, the Chairman of the Moldova-Institut Leipzig; Igor Corman, the Chairman of the Moldavian-German Forum and the Commission for Foreign Policy and European Integration of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova; Dr. Vasile Dumbrava, Moldova-Institut Leipzig; Dr. Igor Sharov, State University of Moldova; Dr. Ute Schmidt, Freie Universitat (Berlin); and others.

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Archaeological research at the Mazarache church from Chisinau

12 October 2010

During July – October, 2010 the archaeological expedition of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova carried out investigations near the Mazarache Church from Chisinau and in the cemetery adjacent to the site. In about 40 investigated graves together with other material able to shed light on the time periods when the cemetery was used (pottery, buttons, earrings, rings, etc.) there were found many coins attributed to the medieval and pre-modern times. At the same time, there were discovered a defensive ditch of the Early Iron Age, a cellar of the 17th – 18th centuries, and remnants of an aqueduct of the 19th century

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
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Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC