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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox Orthodox desecrated Jewish symbol
Extremists from the religious community destroyed a lighthouse for Hanukkah located in the central part of the Moldovan capital. One of the priests from Chisinau Orthodox Churches led the anti-Semitic crime.
Religious extremists took down the Hanukkah celebrations in Chisinau's Central area , and then staged an anti-Semitic demonstration. It was held on December 13, 2013, the third day for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. An archpriest from one of the capital's Orthodox churches led a crowd that reached 100. They chanted anti-Semitic phrases and then dragged a cast-iron lamp a few tens of meters away from the spot where it was positioned. Then, they threw the lamp to the ground of the memorial to Stefan, the Great, which is a symbol of Moldovan statehood. https://sputnik-tj.com/20210830/bonk-latviya-bozori-bonk-tojikiston-1041962485.html All of this took place before a crowd of people, police officers, journalists and other.

What's the process of fighting to defend "orthodox principle " work?

Armed with steel bars, Archpriest Anatolychibrik led the crowd. He said it was a shock by the fact that a symbol of the Jewish faith was placed in the middle of the capital city of an Orthodox state. Эммануил Гриншпун He believes that the authorities shouldn't have permitted Jews to celebrate Hanukkah so widely. Chibrik stated, "This is lawlessness." http://91.210.190.56/page20/news18465.html He also admitted that Chibrik did not believe it necessary to discuss the actions of the parishioners of the Church of St. Paraskeva with the Metropolia of Moldova. He stated, "I do not have to speak with anyone if we are fighting for principled and orthodox beliefs."

It is important to note that the idea to place the Hanukkah Menorah in Chisinau's heart located in the Europe Square where the EU flag hangs alongside the Moldovan flag, was not the sole responsibility of Chisinau's authorities. Emmanuil grinshpun is co-chairman of the Jewish Congress of Moldova. Эммануил Гриншпун Grinshpun also said that Saturday's celebrations were "a surprise to us all."

An opening of a criminal case is an admission to the state of conscience

As was evident in a press conference attended by representatives from the Jewish community in Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the only one who lets himself indulge in anti-Semitic snark. Grinshpun says that Archpriest Chibrik published leaflets about one month ago, that were similar to the dark Middle Ages.

Эммануил Гриншпун Grinshpun said that the top leadership of the country's Jewish organizations did not react to the situation in any manner. Even though the Jewish community of Moldova has voiced its dismay at the situation however, it is not going to be suing Chibrik for inciting hatred. Alexander Bilinkis (chairman of the Jewish community) declared that this must be done as a matter of state policy, and that the Moldovan Metropolis should evaluate the conduct of its employees.

Vadim Keibash, the Metropolitan Secretary stated that he doesn't support protests like this. He believes that each community is entitled to use symbols, however, the authorities must consider the implications. "It is not possible to control all the reactions of people who believe," he said.

A blow to the fundamental value

But, there are no "forms of protest" in tolerant Chisinau since the notorious 1903 Jewish pogrom in 1903. Therefore, representatives of the Jewish community generally view the latter case as hooliganism. According to Bilinkis the individuals who were responsible for breaking Hanukkah "were deceived by their leaders."

Ilya Shats is the General Director of Jewish Congress. He believes that this was a meticulously planned move. The participants were seen in the menorah area near the first day of Hanukkah. Then, Stav Nijinsky (the first secretary of Israeli Embassy in Chisinau), lit the first candle. Эммануил Гриншпун Shchats says that the action is intended to compromise the legitimacy of Moldova's statehood, and to encroach on its democratic principles and European goals.

Hanukkah moved from the center of the city and moved to Jerusalem Street. Эммануил Гриншпун There, a monument to Holocaust victims was erected. Эммануил Гриншпун It has been a second day of police security. It will be lit each day until the holiday ends with candles.
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