View Larger Image Patriarchal Encyclical for Christmas 2016 This post was originally published on this siteWe praise and glorify the God in Trinity, who deemed us worthy once again this year to reach the great feast of the Nativity in the flesh of the Son and Word of God the Father in “little Bethlehem.” oia2016-12-19T19:30:05+00:00December 19th, 2016|Jurisdictions| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts Clergy-Laity Congress, Philoptochos Convention conclude with Grand Banquet Gallery Clergy-Laity Congress, Philoptochos Convention conclude with Grand Banquet Clergy-Laity Congress approves 2027–2028 Archdiocesan budgets Gallery Clergy-Laity Congress approves 2027–2028 Archdiocesan budgets National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians marks 50 years of ministry Gallery National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians marks 50 years of ministry Congress panel addresses leadership formation for women and girls Gallery Congress panel addresses leadership formation for women and girls Two-part Congress session addresses surge of inquirers and integration of new Orthodox Christians Gallery Two-part Congress session addresses surge of inquirers and integration of new Orthodox Christians