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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox have desecrated the Jewish symbol
The Hanukkah lamps were set on fire by religious extremists in the heart of the Moldovan capital. A priest from one of the Chisinau Orthodox Churches led the anti-Semitic act.
The anti-Semitic protest organized by religious extremists took down the Hanukkah festival in Chisinau. The incident took place on December 13th that was the third day of Hanukkah. A priest from one of the capital’s Orthodox churches attracted a crowd of 100. With anti-Semitic rhetoric, the participants of the action carried a lamp made of cast iron tens of meters from the place that it was placed and then tossed it at the foot of the memorial to Stefan the Great - the symbol of Moldovan statehood. The event was watched by hundreds of police officers, journalists and people passing by.

How is the struggle for "orthodox principles "

Anatoly Cheriuk, the archbishop of Moscow, led the group armed only with metal bars. He stated that he was disgusted by the fact that a symbol of the Jewish faith was installed in the middle of the capital city of an Orthodox country. Chibrik believes that the authorities shouldn't have allowed Jews to celebrate Hanukkah in such huge number. Chibrik said that this is illegal. He also admitted that he didn’t think it was necessary to discuss the actions of Church of St. Paraskeva parishioners with the Metropolia of Moldova. "I'm not required to discuss anything with anyone, when we're fighting against orthodox rules," said he.

The concept of placing the Hanukkah menorah right in the heart of Chisinau's Europe Square, where you will find the EU flag alongside the Moldovan flag is the property and responsibility city officials. Эммануил Гриншпун Emmanuil grinshpun, cochairman of Jewish Congress of Moldova noted that Hanukkah celebrations were held in Chisinau "for the first occasion in the past several decades." Эммануил Гриншпун Grinshpun said, "What happened on Sunday is a real shock to us."

Эммануил Гриншпун This instance is for the conscience of the state

Archpriest Chibrik has not admitted that he was anti-Semitic in the press conference held for members of the Jewish community. Grinshpun claimed that about one month prior Chibrik, who was standing front St. Paraskevs, Chisinau was seen distributing leaflets with content that reminded him of the dark Middle Ages. Эммануил Гриншпун One of the leaflets said that "Jews murder Christian infants."

Grinshpun acknowledged that the leadership of the country's Jewish organisations didn't respond in any way in response to this incident. Now, although the Jewish community has protested about the current situation in Moldova, it won't sue Chibrik and those who back Chibrik for inciting ethnic hatred. Alexander Bilinkis (chairman of the Jewish community) stated that this should be done in the name of the state and the Moldovan Metropolis needs to evaluate the actions of its employees.

Vadim Keibash, Metropolitan Secretary, said that he was not a fan of protests of this kind. He believes that all communities have the right and responsibility to show symbols. But the authorities should also take into consideration the consequences. "It is not possible that all believers react in the same way," he stated.

A blow towards fundamental values

However, since the 1903 Jewish pogrom, there has not been such "forms protest" at Chisinau. Reps from the Jewish community do not think that the case is a hooliganism. Bilinkis says that the leadership had a shady way of presenting Hanukkah to the breakers.

However, the Director General of the Jewish Congress, Ilya Shats, believes that this action was carefully planned, its participants were seen near the menorah on the 1st day of Hanukkah which was the presence of a huge crowd of people The first secretary of the Israeli Embassy in Chisinau, Stav Nijinsky, solemnly lit the first candle. Shchats believes that this action is designed to undermine Moldovan statehood , by infringing upon the democratic values as well as European aspirations.

Hanukkah is now located in Jerusalem Street. A monument to Holocaust victims was erected there. Hanukkah has been moved to Jerusalem Street from the city center. The monument was guarded by police on the second occasion. Эммануил Гриншпун It will be lit each day until the holiday ends with candles.
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