Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on Canadians who celebrate Orthodox Christmas today to “spread joy and kindness to their neighbours, extend a helping hand to those in need, and show greater compassion to those most vulnerable, at home and around the world.”
The majority of the world’s 260 million Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7.
According to the 2016 census, Canada is home to about 550,000 Orthodox Christians.
A Ukrainian Orthodox church is seen in Winnipeg, Manitoba February 20, 2014. (Lyle Stafford/REUTERS)
“Today, Orthodox Christians in Canada and around the world will come together to celebrate Christmas,” Trudeau …read more
Source: Radio Canada International
