Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Today Is Orthodox Christmas



WNU Editor: Even though it is Orthodox Christmas, the war continues in Ukraine .... Three soldiers killed as Ukraine marks Orthodox Christmas (Reuters)

More News On Orthodox Christmas Celebrations

Putin and Poroshenko join Orthodox Christmas celebrations – in pictures -- The Guardian
Orthodox celebrations in Ukraine as Christmas spirit sparks a longing for peace -- Euronews
Russians mark less than merry Orthodox Christmas amid rouble fears -- The Guardian
Putin Wishes Orthodox Christians a Merry Christmas -- Sputnik
Putin congratulates Russians on Christmas -- ITAR-TASS
Putin, Patriarch Kirill Kick Off Orthodox Christmas Celebrations -- Moscow Times
Putin visits shelter for Ukrainians fleeing conflict on Orthodox Christmas -- AFP
Orthodox Christian World Celebrates Christmas -- VOA
Ethiopian Christians Celebrate Christmas -- Tadias
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Gaza Strip -- Arab Daily News
Orthodox Christmas 2015: How Christian communities around the world celebrate 'Old Christmas Day' -- IBTimes

WNU Editor: For those who may not know .... I am Russian Orthodox .... and yes .... I do celebrate this Christmas. We had a feast last night .... and having another one today. So blogging will be light .... but fear not ... today's "Military and Intelligence News Briefs" and "World News Briefs" will be posted later (17:00 EST).

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