Teacher, priest, writer, and poet.

In 1897, his parents enrolled him in the theological school in Chisinau, and he successfully completed his studies in 1902 “with privileges.”

Subsequently, he attended the theological seminary, forming a lasting friendship with the future sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală, who was also a student at the seminary during the same period. Thirty years later, A. Plămădeală would erect a monument on the grave of his youthful friend.

In 1907, the early issues of the newspaper “Basarabia” featured his poems “Peasants,” “I Sing,” and “Country.” He also contributed articles such as “Saint Basil – New Year in the customs of the Basarabian Moldovans” and “From the Folk Songs of Bessarabia.” He published several religious studies and articles, delving into the customs of the Basarabian Moldovans.

Among his notable works is the poem “Our Language,” an ode to the Romanian language, penned just a month before his demise. In 1994, the lines from this poem were chosen as the text of the State Anthem of the Republic of Moldova.

To honor his memory, Chisinau named a street in the city center after him, and a college in the capital also bears his name. He resided on the street now named in his honor, with a commemorative plaque installed on the wall of his house.