Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!

(Luke 2:14)

On the occasion of the Nativity of our Lord, the New Year and the Epiphany feasts,

We are happy to greet you, praying our Almighty God to make from this glorious event an honorable occasion, to renew our souls in Him and to feel with all who pray:

“Our God who art in Heavens”, that only His Nativity can make us one family, the Global and the Local Orthodox one,

 The family who cheers and shares the Joy of shepherds on this Holy day. We wish that His peace dwell upon every human being on this earth.

May the New Year be truly a renewed time, filled with love, peace and serenity.

Christmas 2005

† Ignatius IV

Patriarch of Antioch and All the East