The roots of the Romanians’ spiritual and cultural unity were ineluctably linked to the Orthodox Church; in different periods of its development, the Church had the role of a major binder and focal point of spirituality and culture. As we have noted and mentioned many times, the significance and complexity of the work of the illustrious arch-pastor of the nation – the Metropolitan Gurie Grosu, who lived the drama of biggest controversies in his lifetime, we revert to the idea of reconsidering his place in the gallery of outstanding personalities of our history. In the 140 years since his birth (1877) and about 75 years after his passing into eternity (November 16, 1943), the rehabilitation of His Eminence has not yet occurred. The present study focuses on the basis of identity legitimation of his missionary and cultural activity (1902-1937).