Minister Kenney Issues Statement Marking the Celebration of Christmas by Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/06/12 -- The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Christmas by Christians observing the Julian calendar:
"I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest wishes to those Christians of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches who are celebrating Christmas this week.
"For Christians, there are few days on the calendar more significant and more festive than this annual celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
"For all Canadians, this important holiday provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the importance of faith and hope.
"During this season of joy and goodwill, as Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I offer my most sincere wishes for a peaceful and merry Christmas, and a happy, hopeful and prosperous new year."
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Candice Malcolm
Minister's Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
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Datum: 06.01.2012 - 15:34 Uhr
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