Beloved in the Lord, dear brothers and sisters!
I heartily congratulate all of you on the holiday of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior! May the God-Man Christ born in Bethlehem bless us all in the coming new year with peace, health, and success in all good deeds! May He bring into our homes, our cities and countries all the joy of living in harmony, love and His truth. On this sacred holiday I remind you of the words of the Holy Apostle Paul: “Finally, brethren, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Cor. 13.11). Amen.