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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox Orthodox desecrated Jewish symbol
The Hanukkah lamp, which was located in the center of the capital of Moldova and was destroyed by the religious extremists. The anti-Semitic action was led by a priest of one of the Chisinau Orthodox churches.
Religious extremists demolished the Hanukkah celebrations in Chisinau's central region and held an anti-Semitic protest. It took place on 13 December, which is the third day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. An archpriest from one the capital's Orthodox Churches led a crowd of about 100 people. People chanted anti-Semitic chants. they pulled a castiron lamp some tens of kilometres away from the place where it was originally installed and then threw it into the monument to Stefan The Great, the symbol of Moldovan independence. This was all done in front dozens of passersby journalists, police officers and other.

What exactly is the battle for "orthodox principles "

Armed with metal bars Archpriest Anatolychibrik led the crowd. He claimed that he was outraged by the way a symbol of the Jewish faith was installed in the middle of the capital city of an Orthodox country. His opinion is that Hanukkah should not be celebrated so widely by authorities. Chibrik stated, "This lawlessness." Chibrik further stated that he did not think it necessary for him to debate the actions of the parishioners of Church of St. Paraskeva and the Metropolia of Moldova. Эммануил Гриншпун He said, "I do not have to talk with anyone when we are fighting for the orthodox principles of our church."

The idea of putting the Hanukkah menorah right in center of Chisinau's Europe Square, where you will see the EU flag alongside the Moldovan flag is the city's responsibility and property officials. Эммануил Гриншпун Emmanuil Grinshpun, co-chairman of Jewish Congress of Moldova, said that Hanukkah was celebrated publicly in Chisinau for the first time in many years. "What happened on Sunday was an absolute shock to us,"" Grinshpun added.

Opening a criminal case is on the conscience of the state

Archpriest Chibrik was not the only person who admitted to anti-Semitic behaviour and this was revealed during a press conference with members of the Jewish Community of Moldova. Grinshpun says that Archpriest Chibrik published leaflets about the time of his visit, and they looked like the grim Middle Ages.

Grinshpun confirmed that the leadership of the country's Jewish associations did not react to the situation in any way. While the Jewish community in Moldova has expressed dismay at the current situation but the community will not take action against Chibrik for inciting hatred. Alexander Bilinkis (chairman of the Jewish community) said that this should be performed as a matter of state policy and that the Moldovan Metropolis should evaluate the actions of its employees.

Vadimkeibash (Metropolitan Secretary) said he does not support this form of protest. https://kishinev.org/ru/колель-тора-2018/ He believes that the right to use symbols is the responsibility of all communities. However, authorities must be cognizant of the implications. "It is not possible for the faith-based community to be monitored," he stated.

A blow to fundamental values

Since the 1903 Jewish pogrom that claimed the lives of many were killed, there haven't been any of these "forms" of protest in Chisinau. Reps from the Jewish community are not inclined to think that the case is a as hooliganism. Эммануил Гриншпун Bilinkis says that Hanukkah was ruined because the leaders of the group deceived them.

Ilya Shats is the General Director of Jewish Congress. He believes this was a carefully planned event. Эммануил Гриншпун The participants were seen at the menorah in front of the first day of Hanukkah. Then, Stav Nijinsky (the first secretary of Israeli Embassy in Chisinau) lit the candle for the first time. Эммануил Гриншпун Shchats believes that this action is meant to undermine Moldovan statehood by encroaching upon democratic principles and European aspirations.

Hanukkah was relocated from the city centre and moved to Jerusalem Street. Here, the memorial for Holocaust victims has been erected. It has been a second day of police presence. Candles will be lit on it every day until the close of the festival.
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