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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox Orthodox inflicted a sham on the Jewish faith symbol
The Hanukkah lamp that was situated in the central part of the capital city of Moldova it was destroyed by religious extremists. The anti-Semitic attack was led by a priest from one the Chisinau Ortodox churches.
Religious extremists ignited the Hanukkah celebrations in Chisinau, and then held an anti-Semitic protest. The event took place on Sunday, December 13th, the third day in the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. A crowd of around 100 people were led by the archpriest of one of the capital's Orthodox churches. The crowd chanted anti-Semitic chants and then dragged a cast-iron lamp about tens to a meter away from the spot where it was placed. They then threw the lamp to the ground of the memorial to Stefan the Great, that is a symbol of Moldovan statehood. The entire incident took place in front of hundreds of people who passed by reporters, police officers and other journalists.

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Anatoly Chibrik who is archpriest led the crowd with his metal bars. https://vaadua.org/news/v-ramat-gane-zavershila-svoyu-rabotu-generalnaya-assambleya-eaek He claimed that he was shocked by the fact that a symbol of the Jewish faith was placed in the centre of the capital city of an Orthodox state. According to him, the authorities shouldn't have allowed Jews to celebrate Hanukkah all over the world. "This is illegal," Chibrik said. Chibrik also said there was no need to discuss actions of parishioners from the Church of St. Paraskeva, with the Metropolia of Moldova. He said that he was not obliged to talk with anyone when we are fighting for Orthodox principles.

The city authorities had an idea to install the Hanukkah meorah in Chisinau's Europe Square. This is where the EU flag is displayed along with the Moldovan flag. Emmanuil grinshpun is co-chairman of Jewish Congress of Moldova. Grinshpun declared, "What took place on Sunday was a surprise for us."

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It was revealed during a press conference with members of the Jewish community in Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the first time he lets himself indulge in anti-Semitic snark. Grinshpun reports that about one month in the past, Archpriest Chibrik put up posters in the front of St. Paraskevs at Chisinau. The contents were similar to the dark Middle Ages. It was said that "Jews kill Christian children."

Grinshpun claimed that no one of the leaders of the country's Jewish groups have reacted to the situation in any meaningful way. Although the Jewish community has protested about the situation in Moldova, it won't sue Chibrik and those who support Chibrik for inciting hatred against ethnic groups. Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community said that the action should be taken through the state. Additionally, the Moldovan Metropolis needs to examine its actions and those of its staff.

Vadim, Metropolitan Secretary Keibash said that he does not support protests like this. He believes every community should have the right to display symbols. However, the authorities should consider the consequences. Эммануил Гриншпун "It is not possible for the faith-based community to be controlled," he stated.

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Since 1903's Jewish pogrom, however, such protests have not been witnessed in Chisinau. The Jewish community regards the incident of the former as hooliganism. Эммануил Гриншпун According to Bilinkis those who were responsible for breaking Hanukkah "were deceived by their leaders."

Ilya Shats is the General Director of the Jewish Congress. He believes that this was a well-planned action. The participants were seen at the menorah near Hanukkah's first day. Then, Stav Nijinsky (the first secretary of the Israeli Embassy in Chisinau) lit the candle for the first time. Shchats believes that this act is designed to undermine Moldovan statehood by encroaching upon the democratic values and European aspirations.

Hanukkah that was initially located in the city's center It has been moved to Jerusalem Street. Эммануил Гриншпун This is the location where a memorial has been dedicated to all Holocaust victims. For the second day police officers were stationed near the monument. The celebration will conclude by lighting candles on the Christmas tree until the end of the year.
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