Vladimir Putin extends New Year greetings to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
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Irakli Kobakhidze calls Christmas embodiment of Georgian values
The Chairman of the Georgian Government, Irakli Kobakhidze, who celebrated Christmas in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, described this holiday as the reflection of Georgian cultural values. President Mikheil Kavelashvili, along with members of the government and parliament of Georgia, joined him at the Christmas service.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today
January 7 marks one of the most significant Christian holidays - Christmas.
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas Day
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the country`s Orthodox Christian community on Christmas. “I cordially …
Putin congratulates foreign leaders on New Year and Christmas
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent New Year and Christmas greetings to a number of foreign leaders, the Kremlin press service reported. In the …
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas
Today, Christmas is celebrated. It is one of the most important holidays of the Orthodox Church. It was established in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
Today, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) celebrates Christmas. This holiday is one of the most important for the Orthodox Church. It is dedicated to the earthly life of Jesus Christ.
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas
The President of Azerbaijan congratulated the country's Christian community on Christmas. He noted that ethno-religious diversity was a huge achievement of statehood.
Where to celebrate Christmas? CNN recommends Tbilisi
CNN has included Tbilisi in the list of cities, where one should celebrate Christmas and New Year. The broadcaster also added other famous European cities to the list.
How many tourists to celebrate New Year and Christmas in Sochi?
The head of Sochi said that the city will welcome about 280,000 tourists during the winter holidays
Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has extended Christmas greetings to Russians and wished them to care about their close ones, show mercy and help the needy. "Let’s remember that there are no obstacles for God. He …
Ilham Aliyev: ”peoples and confessions have lived in peace for centuries in Azerbaijan”
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the country's Orthodox Christian community on Christmas. "I cordially congratulate you and the entire Christian community of Azerbaijan on Christmas, I wish each of you happiness …
Christmas market opens in Tbilisi
Today, the Christmas Market opens in the capital of Georgia, which will feature Georgian brands and startups. It will be held at the Fabrika multifunctional art center in Tbilisi. "The magical time of the year has come, when …
Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrating Epiphany
Orthodox Russians are celebrating one of main Christian feasts, Epiphany, on January 19. According to the Gospel, during Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, God was revealed in His three hypostases: the Father, the Son and the …
Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulates Christians on Christmas
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh congratulated Christians on Merry Christmas. He posted the corresponding message on his Twitter page. "While many people around the world, including …
Christmas sermon held in Istanbul
The Christmas sermon was held in the Church of St. George on one of the islands near Istanbul on Saturday morning, Anadolu Agency reports. The solemn service was conducted by Metropolitan Emmanuel Adamakis. The sermon was attended by …
How Christmas Was Celebrated in the Middle Ages
People in medieval Europe celebrated the Christmas season with 12 full days of feasting and revelry culminating with Twelfth Night and the raucous crowning of a “King of Misrule”, …
Journey to Christmas festival kicks off in Moscow
The Journey to Christmas festival has begun in Moscow, presenting Christmas trees decorated in different styles, according to the official website of the Mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobyanin. "The traditional winter …
Ministry of Internal Affairs reports no violations at Christmas services in Russia
Law enforcement officers did not record any violations of public order during the Christmas services in Russia, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Irina Volk, said. According to …
Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
Today Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas, one of the biggest and most ancient Christian holidays. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Christmas services at a small 13th century church on an island. …
