Armenian President Armen Sarkissian issued the following message on the occasion of Armenian Christmas.

Dear Compatriots all over the world,

I cordially congratulate you all in Armenia, Artsakh, and Spyurk on the occasion of the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Feast of Nativity is a symbol of love, kindness, hope, and faith and our people celebrate it with elation.

This sacred holiday urges us to be more caring toward our national home, our family and friends, our faith and spiritual values, toward each other.

Each year, the Feast of the Nativity brings with it a hope for positive changes. The important thing is not the change of time in a person’s life but the person’s changed life through time. So, let’s us live in a way that the changes yield only positive results for us all.

Our nation has many aspirations deep in heart, and let  these aspirations come true with God’s grace.

I wish you all excellent health, spiritual and physical strength, peace, and prosperity.

Christ was born and appeared.

Glad tidings to you and us!