Christmas: Iran Speaks On Birth Of Jesus Christ
The Islamic Republic of Iran has felicitated with Christians who are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on Friday, Christmas Day (December 25, 2021).
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Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Javad Zarif, who tweeted on Sunday, prayed that the celebration would translate into cooperation amongst committee of nations.
“On the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ,
we congratulate all the Christians of
our authentic east, especially those
who have shared with us humanity
and the homeland since the dawn
of history and civilization and who
have always sacrificed for their stay with us and their coexistence with us in the region.
“May it be a promising
year for good, truth and tolerance,” he stated.
Furthermore, Zarif had on Saturday, stated that he believed Christ came from the Spirit of God and that the muslim world see Jesus Christ as a prophet of God.
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“The birth of Spirit of God—Jesus, revered by all Muslims as a great prophet—is a joyous occasion for ALL mankind.
“I wish all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season,” he tweeted.
Still on the Christmas celebration, the United Nations in Nigeria, while congratulating Nigerians, called for compliance with the authorized covid-19 health protocols even as the world was now experiencing a second wave.
“Merry
Christmas! As we rejoice in this Season, let’s all keep safe by wearing face masks and washing hands thoroughly with soap and frequently; and follow other protocols as advised by WHO and NCDC for preventing the spread of COVID-19,” Mr Edward Kallon
UN Resident/Humanitarian
Coordinator in Nigeria, stated on Sunday.
On his part, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Rev. Dr. Samson Ayokunle, explained on Saturday that Christ Jesus is the expression of God’s love to mankind.
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He wished Nigerians good Christmas celebration and a great year ahead.
His words: “From the manger came the Saviour who did not only teach us a new way of life, but brought us into a new relationship with our God. Christmas means God is interested in the affairs of people, that God loves us so much that He willingly gave us His only begotten Son in order for us to become His children. To us, as Christians, the joy of Christmas is not limited to His birth. It is built even more on the triumph of His death and resurrection- that gave meaning to His birth. The mysterious spirit of generousity which possesses us at Christmas is the afterglow of Calvary.”
