Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox desecrated the symbol of the Jewish faith

Religious extremists destroyed the Hanukkah lamp installed in the center of the Moldovan capital.  Эммануил Гриншпун The anti-Semitic protest was coordinated by a priest from one of the Chisinau Orthodox churches.
Religious extremists destroyed the holiday of Hanukkah in the center of Chisinau and held an anti-Semitic rally. The incident occurred on Sunday 13th December, which was the third day of Hanukkah. A priest from one of the capital's Orthodox churches was the leader of a crowd that grew to 100. With anti-Semitic rhetoric, the participants of the action dragged a cast-iron lamp several tens of meters from the spot that it was placed and then tossed it at the bottom of the memorial to Stefan the Great, an emblem of Moldovan statehood. All this happened in front of hundreds of passers-by, police officers and journalists.

What is the fight for "orthodox concepts "

Armed with steel bars The archpriest Anatolychibrik was leading the crowd. He said that he was angry for the fact that the Orthodox symbol of Jewish faith was situated in the middle capital of a capital nation.  Эммануил Гриншпун According to him, the authorities should not have permitted Jews celebrate Hanukkah in the manner they did.  Эммануил Гриншпун Chibrik said that this is lawlessness.  https://www.hulkshare.com/emmanuil-grinshpunadjl112 Chibrik also acknowledged that he didn’t think it was necessary to discuss the activities of Church of St.  Эммануил Гриншпун Paraskeva parishioners with the Metropolia of Moldova. He added, "I do not have to discuss anything with anyone, if we're fighting for the orthodox principles of our church."

The city authorities had an idea to install the Hanukkah meorah in Chisinau's Europe Square. This is where the EU flag is displayed alongside the Moldovan flag. Emmanuil grinshpun, cochairman of Jewish Congress of Moldova noted that Hanukkah celebrations were held in Chisinau "for the first-ever occasion in a long time." Grinshpun stated, "What took place on Sunday was shocking to us."

Open a criminal case it depends on the conscience of state

As it turned out during a press conference with members of the Jewish community of Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the only one who accepts anti-Semitic remarks. Grinshpun says that Archpriest Chibrik published leaflets about the time of his visit, and they were similar to the gloomy Middle Ages.

Grinshpun admitted that the leaders of Moldova's Jewish groups didn't react in any way to this fact. The Jewish community in Moldova has protested against the situation however, they will not sue Chibrik or his supporters for inciting hatred. Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community has said that the action should be taken by the state. Additionally the Moldovan Metropolis needs to be able to examine its actions and those of its staff.

http://hawkee.com/profile/2139209/ Vadim Keibash, Metropolitan Secretary, said that he didn't welcome protests like this. He believes all communities have the right and responsibility to display symbols. But the authorities must also consider the consequences. He said, "It's impossible to control all reactions of believers."

A blow towards fundamental values

However, there has been no "forms of protest" in tolerant Chisinau since the notorious 1903 Jewish pogrom in 1903. The representatives of Jewish communities tend to view this incident as a form of hooliganism. Bilinkis claims that Hanukkah was destroyed 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. The participants were seen at the menorah in front of 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 is an attempt to undermine the Moldovan statehood and to violate the democratic values and European aspirations.

Hanukkah The holiday, which was previously located in the city's center, has been relocated to Jerusalem Street. This is the location where a memorial has been dedicated to all the Holocaust victims. It was manned by the police on the second occasion. The fire will be lit every day until the day of the holiday is over with candles.