In an address to members of “the Orthodox Church, the Greek Catholic Church and other Eastern Churches in Poland,” the Polish presidential couple said on Friday that "Christmas carries a message of peace to people of good will."
They added: "May this message be fulfilled throughout Poland and beyond our eastern border, especially in Ukraine. May the Divine Child bless everyone in need and those who are helping victims of war."
The president and the first lady also wished Orthodox Christians "true joy and hope during this special time" as well as "the strength to overcome adversities."
"We wish you that the traditional shared experience of Christmas strengthen your faith in the victory of good over evil," the Polish first couple also said in their message.
Meanwhile, Poland’s Roman Catholics were on Friday celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany 12 days after Christmas.
About 92 percent of Poles declare themselves to be Catholics, according to statistics released by officials last year.
The Polish president last month sent greetings to members of his country’s Jewish community as it celebrated the holiday of Hanukkah.
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Source: IAR, prezydent.pl
