President of the Republic of Kosovo, conveyed her felicitations to His Grace, the Bishop of Rashka and Prizren, Teodosije, as well as to all the orthodox believers for the Orthodox Christmas, celebrated today in accordance with the Julian calendar.
The felicitatory note states:
Honourable Bishop Teodosije,
On the occasion of Christmas, the most solemn feast of Christendom, to You and all believers of the Orthodox faith, I would like to convey my most cordial felicitations.
I wish that this most cheerful Christian holiday, you celebrate in peace, in good health, in happiness and mutual respect. That our families are blessed with children and that we build our common Kosovo with love and harmony.
Let Christmas Eve and Christmas bring warmth and happiness in every home and let us remind ourselves of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas holidays bring back the feeling of togetherness and forgiveness and remind us that within ourselves we carry love, happiness, understanding and tolerance.
Let Christmas, and the year ahead bring us strength, persistence and determination to achieve our predetermined ambitions. Let us in the spirit of respect and mutual tolerance help all those who are in need of help. Let us work together for the wellbeing of all citizens, and let us walk ahead in synchronised steps towards a better and a more pro European Kosovo.
Honourable Bishop Teodosije, to You and all orthodox believers I wish once again that these holidays you celebrate in peace, joy, spiritual wellbeing and happiness within your families.
Atifete Jahjaga
President of the Republic of Kosovo