(Kazan City
KZN.RU, January 6). The mayor of the capital of Tatarstan Ilsur Metshin
congratulated Orthodox Kazan residents with Christmas.
"I
heartily congratulate the Orthodox residents of Kazan with Christmas!
Today
millions of Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the major holidays, which
symbolize unity, joy and eternal life. For more than two thousand years holiday
of Christmas gives people bright hope, inspires good deeds and fills hearts with
wisdom.
Let in these
joyful days each house will be warmed by love, and the holiday will be a source
of spiritual strength for the charity, tolerance, attention for others,
solidarity and creativity to the benefit of our city and country!
I wish you
health, happiness, peace and prosperity! "- the message reads.