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President notes importance of love on Christmas Day

25 Dec, 2021

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa noted the importance of love as Christians in Sri Lanka and the world over celebrated Christmas today.

In his Christmas Day message the President said that?Christmas, signifying the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, is a noble religious feast that rejoices, bringing love and peace not only for Christians in Sri Lanka and across the world, but for all mankind.

He said that the the spiritual essence of Christmas is the redemption of all by serving for the good of the society.

“Christianity shows the way for a lifestyle of goodness liberated from the darkness of sin by eliminating misconceptions through noble teachings such as peace, kindness and love. The Lord Jesus Christ places great value in letting mankind truly experience the love of God in their lives by living in compassion and love towards each other and helping the oppressed brothers and sisters in society,” he said.

The President said that even in a social context, the culture associated with Christmas is one that is refreshing, wonderful and welcoming. Therefore, the culture of Christmas makes a wondrous impression in the minds of all, irrespective of nationality, religion or age.

“In the face of the current global pandemic, this year?s Christmas season is to be celebrated in accordance with health guidelines,” he said.

The President noted that during nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spiritual imagination and the discipline inculcated in us by our religions have been instrumental in controlling the pandemic on an individual and collective level and as a nation. (Colombo Gazette)

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