Skopje, 6 January 2024 (MIA) — President Stevo Pendarovski on Orthodox Christmas Eve offered his best wishes on Christmas, the great Christian holiday of the birth of Christ, to all believers.

"This year, Christmas is celebrated in a time of great uncertainty, fear and human suffering caused by wars, crises and social injustice," President Pendarovski wrote.

"These challenges do not spare even Macedonian citizens, especially the most vulnerable of us. As a community of the faithful, the Church is called to actively take part in rebuilding hope. Showing solidarity to the vulnerable, commitment to social justice, personal integrity, respect for our differences, the Church and believers can contribute to rebuilding our trust and kindness in our common Macedonian homeland," he wrote.

"Peace on Earth and goodwill toward all", Pendarovski added, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. mr/