SANA – Syrian Arab News Agency, Syria
Jan 6 2006
Grand Mufti, State and Party Officials in Aleppo Congratulate
Armenian Orthodox and Protestants on Christmas
Saturday, January 06, 2007 – 08:50 PM
Aleppo, north Syria, Jan. 06 (SANA)-
Secretary of Aleppo Branch of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party in Aleppo
Abdul Qader al-Massri, Secretary of Aleppo University Branch of
al-Baath Party Dr. Mohammad Youssuf al-Hashem and Aleppo Governor Dr.
Tamer al-Hajjeh on Saturday visited the churches of Armenian Orthodox
and protestants, extending heartfelt congratulations on the glorious
occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prophet of peace and
amity. The Grand Mufti of the Republic Dr. Ahmad Badruddin Hassoun
and Aleppo city Mayor Dr. Ma’an al-Shibli also congratulated the
Armenian Orthodox and Protestant sects on this occasion. Friendly
speeches were exchanged during theses visits, reflecting deep
fraternity, amity and the firm national unity among all Syrian
citizens.In Syria, the Christian sects who follow the Orient
Calendar, have celebrated the birth of the Prophet of peace and
amity. Archbishop Shahan Sarkisian of the Armenian Orthodox and
Archbishop of the Armenian Protestants Hartion Salmian talked about
the great meanings of the Christmas.They also prayed to God the
Almighty that He may protect the nation and President Bashra
al-Assad.
Ahmad F. ZAHRA