Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his Christmas greetings expressed admiration for the courage and valor of the Ukrainian people, demonstrating to the whole world true devotion and boundless love for their country.

Bartholomew noted that Russia's war against Ukraine is "

According to the patriarch, the church prays for the fate of Ukrainians and the immediate restoration of peace and justice, for the revival of Ukraine.

Bartholomew wished that the coming year 2023 would be "

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Pope Francis in his Christmas message called on those in power to silence guns and end the war in Ukraine.