Greek Orthodox Patriarch arrives in Bethlehem to head the Christmas midnight mass according to the Julian calendar
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, arrived at Bethlehem’s Manger Square this afternoon, coming from the patriarchate headquarters in Jerusalem’s Old City, to lead the Christmas midnight mass for the orthodox church, which coincides tonight according to the Julian calendar.
Palestinian officials received the Patriarch upon his arrival in Bethlehem where scouts playing the drums and bagpipes marched at the Square to celebrate Christmas.
Earlier, several heads of orthodox churches also arrived in Bethlehem for the midnight mass at the Church of Nativity, where Jesus Christ was born.
Source: Palestinian News & Information Agency