Moldovan capital celebrates Dedication Day

18:27 | 14.10.2024 Category: Social

Chisinau, 14 October /MOLDPRES/ - The Chisinau city today marks the Dedication Day – a day when the old-style Orthodox Christians celebrate the Holy Protection of the Mother of God.

The Chisinau city this year marks 588 years since its first documentary mention. The first documentary mention of the city as settlements dates back from 17 July 1436 (Chisinau of Acbas). The second documentary mention, in chronological order, dates back from 1466, in a document on ownership issued by Ruler Stephen the Great.

At present, the Moldovan capital has a population of more than 600,000 people. Chisinau hosts the embassies of many states, representations of international institutions and organizations. Meetings, world scientific conferences take place here, exhibitions and fairs are staged. The local body of state power is the city hall (municipal council).

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