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Patriarchal Christmas Greetings |
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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to all people on whom His favour rests! (Luke 2:14) On the occasion of the Nativity of Our Lord, the New Year, and the Epiphany feasts, we are happy to greet you, praying to our Almighty God to make this glorious event an honourable occasion, to renew our souls in Him, and to feel with all who pray 'Our Father who art in Heaven' that only His Nativity can make us one family, the Global and Local Orthodox one, the family which cheers and shares the joy of shepherds on this holy day. We wish that His peace may dwell on every human being on this earth. May the New Year be truly a renewed time, filled with love, peace and serenity. Christmas 2005 † Ignatius IV Patriarch of Antioch and All the East
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