Russian patriarch calls for Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine
ISTANBUL (AA) – The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church has called for a truce in Ukraine for the occasion of Christmas Day, which is celebrated by most Orthodox Christians on January 7, this year falling on Saturday.
“I, Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus, appeal to all parties involved in the internecine conflict with an appeal to cease fire and establish a Christmas truce from 12 noon on January 6 to midnight on January 7, so that Orthodox people can attend services on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day,” said a statement by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Russian and Ukrainian officials have previously said that there were no plans for a cease-fire during New Year’s or the winter months.
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