Orthodox Christmas celebrations unfold across the globe | The World | ABC NEWS

9 months ago The News Room

While most of the world has Christmas well and truly in their rearview, some Christian communities have only now marked their holiest day of the year. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which puts Christmas Day on January 7 – a time devoted to family and faith. Manny Tsigas reports. #ABCTheWorld #ABCAsiaPacific

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