Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia, faced the Ottoman Empire's vast army at Vaslui in 1475. Vastly outnumbered, Stephen rallied his troops with fervent #Faith and strategic brilliance. He chose the battlefield, a marshy area unsuitable for the Ottoman cavalry, and employed guerilla tactics. After a bloody clash, Stephen's forces routed the invaders, securing Moldavia's independence and earning him the title "Athlete of Christ" from Pope Sixtus IV.

Lord, grant us Stephen’s courage to defend our lands and #Traditions against all odds.

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