Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war
On Tue, Jan 6, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a Christmas Eve service in the Moscow region. The event was part of the Orthodox Christian tradition, which observes Christmas on Jan 7, according to the Julian calendar. This calendar is 13…
On Tue, Jan 6, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a Christmas Eve service in the Moscow region. The event was part of the Orthodox Christian tradition, which observes Christmas on Jan 7, according to the Julian calendar. This calendar is 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar used by many Western Christian denominations.
The service was attended by veterans of Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine and their families. President Putin addressed the attendees, highlighting the historical role of Russian warriors in defending the nation.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a Christmas Eve service in the Moscow region.
The Russian Orthodox Church, the largest Orthodox denomination globally, conducts its Christmas celebrations on Jan 7, with services commencing the previous night. This tradition aligns with other Eastern Orthodox churches adhering to the Julian calendar.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
