(KZN.RU, January 6). Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, congratulated the residents of the capital of Tatarstan on the Christmas.
“I wholeheartedly congratulate the Orthodox citizens of Kazan on the Christmas!
The great sacrament of the holiday fills the hearts and souls of believers with sincere joy and hope, embodies the unity of millions of people on traditions and religious values. This is a time of noble thoughts, generous acts, charity, harmony, attention, and care for loved ones.
Christmas has become one of the symbols of peace and understanding between people in our multinational city where representatives of different faiths live in harmony and mutual respect for centuries. And today all Kazan citizens, regardless of religion, share the celebration of the holiday together with the Orthodox inhabitants.
Let the magic light of festive days fill the heart of each of us with warmth and comfort. I wish all Orthodox Christians health, happiness, prosperity, inexhaustible energy and inspiration in good deeds!”, says the greeting.