(KZN.RU,
January 6). Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the Tatarstan’s capital, congratulated
Kazan citizens on Orthodox Christmas.
“For
thousands of years the light of this wonderful celebration does not fade. The
great mystery of Christmas fills the life of the faithful with the meaning. It
is the source of faith, compassion, love and kindness. It is a time filled with
noble thoughts and generous actions, ambitions to creative work.
Preaching
the high moral values, the Russian Orthodox Church draws the thoughts and
feelings of the people to high ideals, urges to compassion, understanding and
goodwill, a willingness to cooperate in the name of peace.
Let this
joyful celebration inspire the hope in the hearts and confidence in the future.
I wish all Orthodox Kazan citizens health, happiness, courage and strength for new
achievements!” says the statement.