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Jan 7, 2022 · But for millions of people around the world, 7 January is Christmas Day. Orthodox communities in Europe, Africa and the Middle East - which make up more than 12% of all Christians - celebrate...
Jan 3, 2018 · What follows is a brief review of the themes from each of the twelve days of Christmas. Day 1 - Dec 25 - The Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Shepherd's worship and the visit of the wise men from the East. Day 2 - Dec. 26 - Synaxis of the Virgin.
Nov 29, 2022 · The Nativity according to the flesh of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, also called Christmas, is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on December 25. In the fullness of time, our Lord Jesus Christ was born to the Holy Theotokos and Virgin Mary, thus entering into the world as a man and revealing Himself to mankind.
Jan 6, 2023 · January 6, 2023 4:08 AM EST. C hristmas is still in full-swing for the 12% of Christians globally who are Orthodox and celebrate the holiday during the first week of January.
Dec 23, 2013 · In the Christian tradition of both east and west, the twelve days of Christmas refer to the period from Christmas Day to Theophany. The days leading up to Christmas were for preparation; a practice affirmed in the Orthodox tradition by the Christmas fast that runs from November 15 to Christmas day. The celebration of Christmas did not begin ...
Jan 7, 2016 · Wikipedia. 34K views 8 years ago. Hundreds of millions of people are celebrating Christmas Day, as Orthodox Christians believe Jesus Christ was born on 7 January. Dozens of countries - from Serbia ...
Dec 30, 2022 · Orthodox Christmas is celebrated by approximately 260 million people worldwide, both in majority-Orthodox countries in Eastern Europe, like Russia and Greece, and in communities in...
