We’ve had one Christmas, yes, but what about second Christmas?
Jokes aside, orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th (they use the Julian calendar). But the Ukrainian government has had the Orthodox Church move Christmas from the 7th back to December 25th to reduce Russian influence in Ukraine. About 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian.
All celebrations of Christmas should be more God† centered and remembering the real gift that the world was given - our Lord† and Savior† Jesus† Christ.
I lived there for a few years, my wife and 2 kids were born there. Her parents still live there. I was there 2 weeks after the war started... Not an expert but I can tell you this, the people will do anything they can to get away from any association or connection with Russia.
I don't doubt that there's a lot of corruption going on right now with this war, but the people themselves truly want to be part of the western world and not be held down by the old communist ways.
The only way for Zelinsky to repent is to confess all of his sins publicly, give the money back, call out all the US bought politicians who are involved in money laundry, the bio labs, destroy the labs, rescue all the children, eliminate the khazarian mafia from the inside, restrore Ukraine and help the citizens there, surrender all the weapons, what they've been doing, surrender completely and don't ever think about joining NATO again.
...underneath their houses run some 2,500 kilometers of catacombs, carved into the limestone that the city is built upon. (To get a sense of how much tunnel system that really is, it is only 2138 kilometers from Odesa to Paris.)
The first organized persecution of Christians was ordered by Emperor Nero in 64 CE. Nero blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome, and had them crucified, burned, and fed to dogs.
We’ve had one Christmas, yes, but what about second Christmas?
Jokes aside, orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th (they use the Julian calendar). But the Ukrainian government has had the Orthodox Church move Christmas from the 7th back to December 25th to reduce Russian influence in Ukraine. About 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian.
Our family celebrates both. The Orthodox Christmas for us is more religious.
All celebrations of Christmas should be more God† centered and remembering the real gift that the world was given - our Lord† and Savior† Jesus† Christ.
This is correct, however even though 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian, 95% of them support this shift away from the Russian culture.
Obligatory survey statistics can be made to say whatever you want to do.
Here’s an example of this from the sitcom “Yes Prime Minister”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ahgjEjJkZks
Politely, what gives you this idea?
I lived there for a few years, my wife and 2 kids were born there. Her parents still live there. I was there 2 weeks after the war started... Not an expert but I can tell you this, the people will do anything they can to get away from any association or connection with Russia.
I don't doubt that there's a lot of corruption going on right now with this war, but the people themselves truly want to be part of the western world and not be held down by the old communist ways.
Thank you for the explanation!
Hearing the Nativity troparion brought me to tears. Zelensky will face eternal judgment for prohibiting Christian worship. God help him to repent!!!!!
The only way for Zelinsky to repent is to confess all of his sins publicly, give the money back, call out all the US bought politicians who are involved in money laundry, the bio labs, destroy the labs, rescue all the children, eliminate the khazarian mafia from the inside, restrore Ukraine and help the citizens there, surrender all the weapons, what they've been doing, surrender completely and don't ever think about joining NATO again.
A tall order, indeed.
amen
Meanwhile... under their feet:
Odesa Catacombs, The largest catacomb system in the world.
The first organized persecution of Christians was ordered by Emperor Nero in 64 CE. Nero blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome, and had them crucified, burned, and fed to dogs.
beautiful
Amen.
A beautiful celebration. Prayers for their safety.
sounds related to the "2018 Moscow–Constantinople schism" going on with orthodox