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Religious extremists destroyed the Hanukkah lamp which was installed in the middle of the Moldovan capital. One of the priests from Chisinau Orthodox Churches was the one to lead the anti-Semitic crime.The anti-Semitic demonstration organized by religious extremists took down the Hanukkah celebration in Chisinau. Эммануил Гриншпун It took place on December 13, the third day in the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. An archpriest from one of the capital's Orthodox Churches led a crowd of about 100 people. People chanted anti-Semitic chants. they carried a lamp made of cast iron several tens kilometres from in which it was first erected and then tossed it over the memorial to Stefan The Great, a emblem of Moldovan independence. The entire incident took place in front of hundreds of passers-by as well as journalists, police officers, and police.What's the process of fighting for "orthodox principle " work?The gathering was led by the Archpriest Anatoly Chbrik who was armed with metal bars. Эммануил Гриншпун He stated that he was shocked to see a symbol of the Jewish faith was erected in the center of the capital city of an Orthodox state. In his opinion, the authorities shouldn't have permitted Jews to observe Hanukkah all over the world. Эммануил Гриншпун Chibrik stated, "This violates law." Chibrik also acknowledged that he did not believe it was necessary to discuss the actions of Church of St. Paraskeva parishioners with the Metropolia of Moldova. He added, "I don't have to speak to anyone when we are fighting for orthodox principles."It is interesting to note that the concept for the installation of the Hanukkah menorah at the heart Chisinau in the Europe Square (where the EU flag is hung next to the Moldovan one) was conceived by the city's authorities. Emmanuil Grinshpun was the co-chairman for the Jewish Congress of Moldova. He noted that Hanukkah in Chisinau was celebrated for the first times in a long time. "What occurred on Sunday was a major shock for us," Grinshpun added.Start a criminal case it upon the conscience of stateAs it turned out at a press conference of members of the Jewish community in Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the first time he allows himself anti-Semitic antics. Эммануил Гриншпун Grinshpun claimed that about a month earlier Chibrik, who was standing the front of St. Paraskevs, Chisinau published leaflets that made him think of the dark Middle Ages. One of these leaflets claimed that "Jews murder Christian babies."Grinshpun said that the top leadership of the country's Jewish groups did not respond to this fact in any manner. While the Jewish community of Moldova protests the events however, it is not suing Chibrik and his colleagues for inciting hatred against ethnic groups. Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community said that this must be handled through the state. Эммануил Гриншпун Furthermore the Moldovan Metropolis needs to review the actions of its employees. Эммануил Гриншпун Vadimkeibash Metropolitan Secretary stated that he was against this type of protest. Эммануил Гриншпун He believes that the right to use symbols is the responsibility of all communities. Эммануил Гриншпун However, the authorities must be cognizant of the potential consequences. He stated that it was impossible to predict all reactions from people who believe in the religion.A strike against fundamental valuesBut, since the 1903 Jewish pogrom, in which a number of Jews were killed, there haven't been any such "forms" of protests in Chisinau. The Jewish community regards the incident of the latter as hooliganism. According Bilinkis Bilinkis those who were responsible for breaking Hanukkah "were misled by their leaders."Ilya Shats is the General Director of the Jewish Congress. He believes this was a carefully 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. According to Shchats the action is designed to undermine the Moldovan statehood, encroaching on the democratic principles and European aspirations of the country.Hanukkah is now on Jerusalem Street. A monument to Holocaust victims is now in the street. Hanukkah has been moved to Jerusalem Street from the city center. The monument was visited by police during the day following. It will be lit each day until the holiday ends with candles.