Orthodox believers preparing to celebrate Christmas

The triumph of mercy, love and hope... Orthodox believers of the world are in anticipation of Christmas!

This is the second most important holiday of the Lord's Bicentennial - the most important holiday after Easter, dedicated to the events of the earthly life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The coming into the world of the Savior, from the date of whose birth the new era is counted...

In Belarus, the Orthodox are the largest confession, to which about half of the country's population belong .

All-Night Vigil is held in most parishes of the country. Today, thousands of believers will join this sacred moment to share the joy of Christmas. Traditionally, the main service will be held in Minsk Holy Spirit Cathedral. Everyone will be able to join the celebration together with Belteleradiocompany.

And exactly at midnight the live broadcast of the Divine Liturgy will begin. Metropolitan of Minsk and Zaslavl Veniamin, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, will lead the festive services.