Vlad Plăcintă, coordinator of the "Save a Heart" Association, received the "Holy Hierarch Dosoftei Cross" distinction from His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina, for his entire activity within the Association.

"Today, by the Grace of God, I received from the hand of His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina, the "Holy Hierarch Dosoftei Cross" distinction for my entire activity within the "Save a Heart" Association and for preserving the Christian faith and culture. Glory to God for everything!", said Vlad Plăcintă.

Originally from the village of Boscoteni, Frumușica commune, Vlad Plăcintă managed to raise millions of euros in donations, which he used to help suffering children and save hundreds of lives throughout the country.