As the 1920’s drew to a close, courageous individuals and families continued to separate themselves from the Orthodox Church and to take a firm stand for Bible truth. This fact is reflected in a letter that a village priest wrote to his superior in the year 1928. The letter included a list of 43 names of adults and children in the priest’s parish in Şirăuţi. It said: “We have the honor to attach a list of the names of the members of the sect ‘Bible Students.’ Despite their efforts, they have not had any success, nor do they have a prayer house. Rather, they meet in private homes.”

In reality, the priest’s list of names belied his assertion that the Bible Students “have not had any success,” since most of the 43 persons named were former members of the Orthodox Church.

1921: Annual report indicates that over 200 have accepted Bible truth.

2003: 18,473 publishers are active in Moldova.

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Total Publishers

Total Pioneers

20,000

10,000

1895 1930 1965 2000