Ruler Stephan the Great and Holy is commemorated in Moldova today. According to the Government’s press service, the 47-year-long rule of Stephan the Great and Holy ended on July 2, 1504. It was a rule full of action devoted to the building and strengthening of Moldavia. He was a warrior who waged over 40 wars and battles, defending the country’s borders and interests, IPN reports.

During Stephan the Great’s rule, Moldavia built a solid system for strengthening and modernizing the army and developed its written culture and architecture. “Stephan the Great wise a wise head of state who managed to mobilize the nation, to lend a hand to the country’s development. Moldova was a politically stable and rich country. The national unity was at the basis of the economic and military power of Moldavia.

“Stephan the Great left a wide list of proofs showing that we can build our country and defend it. He showed to us that we can be masters at home and can be good neighbors when we are respected. For the purpose, we should be united and believe in us and should not allow to be stricken by internal conflicts and should concentrate on the country’s priorities,” runs the press release of the Government’s press service.

President Igor Dodon reminded that 2018 was declared the Year of Stephan the Great and Holy by presidential decree and a number of activities under the President of the Republic of Moldova’s aegis were held that year. “We must honor the memory of Stephan the Great, be proud of our history and of the fact that we are the successors of the Great Ruler,” President Dodon posted on Facebook.