Orthodox Christmas Celebrations Across Russia Egypt Georgia and More
Orthodox Christians around the world mark Christmas with midnight masses in Moscow and Kyiv while Russia’s Putin attends a village service. Egypt tightens security as Coptic Christians attend mass and reflect on the 2011 uprising. Georgia’s Alilo procession moves through Tbilisi for charity, and Ukrainian leaders attend services amid ongoing conflict and prisoner talks. Macedonia observes church services and calls for national unity as Christmas celebrations continue.
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Russia
Ukraine
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Middle East
Christ the Savior
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Vladimir Putin
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Egypt
Gamal Halawa
Cairo
Mohammed Morsi
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St. Mark
el-Sissi
Hosni Mubarak
Georgia
Tbilisi
Macedonia
Stefan
Holy Church
Religion briefs reflect MLK events and church programs
Aiken and surrounding churches list MLK observances youth days worship services and community programs. Events include speakers James Gallman and Dr. Bobby Hankerson with choirs and various church missions and classes through January and February.
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Word Power Ministry
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Martin Luther King Jr
James Gallman
NAACP
Augusta Chorale
Phyllis W. Anderson
Bobby G. Hankerson
Mira
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Religion briefs policy for Aiken Standard submissions
The Aiken Standard runs a weekly religion briefs section on Fridays. One time events are free to publish and must include event name, date and location, cost, and contact details. Submissions are edited, sent by email or fax, with a Wednesday noon deadline and contact 803-644-2401.
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