Pope Sends Christmas Greeting to Eastern Churches
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 6, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI congratulated Christians of the Eastern Churches, the majority Orthodox, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas.
"I joyfully address a cordial greeting to the beloved brothers and sisters of the Eastern Churches that, following the Julian calendar, celebrate Holy Christmas tomorrow," said the Holy Father in his address today before reciting the Angelus.
Benedict XVI added: "I affectionately wish them abundance of Christian peace and prosperity."
