Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan congratulated beilivers on Christmas
14:00, 5 January 2012
ASTANA. January 5. KAZINFORM Head the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan Alexander has congratulated the Christians on the Christmas.
"2010 was a landmark year for the Orthodox Christians of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan celebrated the 20th anniversary of its independence. A holy shrine of Kurskaya-Korennaya icon of the Blessed Virgin was brought to Kazakhstan. New eparchies were opened, new temples were dedicated, social, youth and educational activities have developed at all parishes," the message reads.
"I wish the people of Kazakhstan good health, God's help in good works and peaceable initiatives in 2012. I heartily congratulate everyone on the holiday of peace and God's love - Christmas!"