Ilsur Metshin congratulated Kazan residents on Christmas.
The Mayor of Kazan, Ilsur Metshin, congratulated the city's residents on Christmas. In his address he emphasized the special significance of the holiday and its spiritual value.
"On these bright days we remember the events of two thousand years ago, when the light of the Bethlehem star announced to all peoples the coming of the Savior into the world. The Nativity of Christ became a sign of undying hope for all Christians, bringing them closer together and inspiring them to do good deeds," he noted.
He stressed that the holiday, symbolizing love and kindness, carries a deep moral meaning and fills people's hearts with warmth and joy. As a sign of caring for one’s neighbors, the Nativity of Christ has united people around eternal spiritual values for centuries. The mayor thanked Kazan residents for their contribution to maintaining interfaith harmony, thanks to which representatives of different nationalities and religions live in peace in the capital of Tatarstan and show respect for each other's cultures and traditions.
"On these festive days I sincerely wish you happiness and good health! May peace and comfort always reign in your homes, and faith in the better live in your souls. Wishing you goodness and well-being!" reads the congratulation.
Photo: City of Kazan KZN.RU
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