Once more we are given the privilege of waiting and expecting with strong faith, the birthday of Christ. I am tempted to invite you to visit Bethlehem and revive all the memories of what happened two thousand years ago. We don’t feel the need to revive memories as much as to practice what the angels announced to the shepherds, “Be not afraid, we bring you good tidings, a savior is born for you.” This is what we want to repeat to your attention, a savior is born for us. Every Christmas is an excellent opportunity to revive in our mind and in our life the message of the Prince of Peace, Jesus from Nazareth.

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Yours,

Abuna Elias Chacour

Archbishop Emeritus of Galilee