Orthodox Christians attend Christmas Mass in Sharjah - in pictures

The service was held at the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Philip the Apostle

An Orthodox Christian lights candles during Christmas service at the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Philip The Apostle in Gulf emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 07 January 2023. The Russian Orthodox church celebrates Christmas on 07 January according to the Julian calendar. EPA / ALI HAIDER

Orthodox Christians attend a Christmas service in Sharjah.

Worshippers celebrate Orthodox Christmas.

An Orthodox priest officiates at the Christmas service at the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Philip the Apostle in Sharjah.

An Orthodox Christian prays during the Christmas service in Sharjah.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas.

Orthodox Christian worshippers in Sharjah.

An Orthodox Christian lights candles during the Christmas service.

Orthodox Christians arrive to attend Christmas Mass at the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Philip the Apostle in Sharjah.

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