Citing ‘Relations Between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox,’ Ukraine Moves Christmas and Other Feasts to Gregorian Calendar

[Michie]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.

The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to "abandon the Russian heritage," including that of "imposing the celebration of Christmas" on Jan. 7. It cited Ukrainians' "relentless, successful struggle for their identity" and "the desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays," fueled by Russia's 17-month-old aggression against the country.

Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture and religious traditions.

Continued below.

Ukraine moves its Christmas Day holiday in effort to "abandon the Russian heritage"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law moving the holiday from Jan. 7, when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it, to Dec. 25.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[prodromos]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.

The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to "abandon the Russian heritage," including that of "imposing the celebration of Christmas" on Jan. 7. It cited Ukrainians' "relentless, successful struggle for their identity" and "the desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays," fueled by Russia's 17-month-old aggression against the country.

Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture and religious traditions.

Continued below.

Ukraine moves its Christmas Day holiday in effort to "abandon the Russian heritage"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law moving the holiday from Jan. 7, when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it, to Dec. 25.

www.cbsnews.com

Didn't the Christianisation of "Rus" begin in Kiev? Thus they are abandoning their own heritage rather than a supposed "Russian" one.

 

[Michie]

I just read this:

The conversion was born of a pact with Byzantine Emperor Basil II, who promised his sister's hand in marriage in exchange for military aid and the adoption of Christianity by the Kievan state… seems both Russia and Ukrainian were pagan way, way back.

 

[Bob Crowley]

Until we know the outcome of the war it's difficult to know where this will end.

I think Putin's days are numbered one way or another, either as Russian leader or perhaps permanently. But he's a survivor and he may have a surprise in store for everyone.

I keep thinking of Padre Pio's observation that "...Russia will teach the United States a lesson in conversion."

I think this link is a bit premature with its conjectures, but it does give some background.

Padre Pio - "Russia will teach the United States a lesson in conversion."

By Stephen Ryan - Author of "The Madonna Files" Padre Pio - Russia and Medjugorje – A Remarkable Connection Padre Pio also said "Yes, Russia will be

www.patheos.com

 

[chevyontheriver]

I just read this:

The conversion was born of a pact with Byzantine Emperor Basil II, who promised his sister's hand in marriage in exchange for military aid and the adoption of Christianity by the Kievan state… seems both Russia and Ukrainian were pagan way, way back.

Moscow more recently pagan than Kiev.

 

[Not David]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.

The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to "abandon the Russian heritage," including that of "imposing the celebration of Christmas" on Jan. 7. It cited Ukrainians' "relentless, successful struggle for their identity" and "the desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays," fueled by Russia's 17-month-old aggression against the country.

Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture and religious traditions.

Continued below.

Ukraine moves its Christmas Day holiday in effort to "abandon the Russian heritage"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law moving the holiday from Jan. 7, when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it, to Dec. 25.

www.cbsnews.com

He isn't even Christian, and Russians aren't the only ones who celebrate on Jan. 7

 

[Dogheaded]

This action is to persecute the canonical church.

 

[RileyG]

He isn't even Christian, and Russians aren't the only ones who celebrate on Jan. 7

That IS odd....hmmm....