Skopje, 6 January 2023 (MIA) – President Stevo Pendarovski, on the occasion of the great Christian holiday of the birth of Christ – Christmas, sent a congratulation message to all the citizens who celebrate Christmas, to the Head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archdiocese, Metropolitan of Skopje, Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia and Iustiniana Prima, H.H. Stefan, and to the President of the Church Representation of the Evangelical – Methodist Church, Emil Zaev. 

“I have special pleasure and honor to congratulate you on the great Christian holiday – Christmas and wish you to spend the holiday of Christ’s birth in good health, joy and happiness. 

Christmas is celebrated at the beginning of the new year and gives us strength and energy to continue upright in the face of all life’s trials, reminding us of the meaning of our existence and encouraging us to add value to our lives by spreading love and harmony. May this great holiday, filled with faith and hope, restore in us confidence and optimism and work dedicatedly to the achievement of our goals. 

May the light of Christmas dwell in our homes and bring prosperity to our families, to our neighborhoods, to the wider community, to the entire society. May we give each other respect and attention, may we share care and solidarity and preserve our homeland. Jesus is Born!” Pendarovski says in his Christmas message.