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Patriarchate Celebrates Nativity Eve in Historic Bethlehem

1/8/2026

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On December 24, 2025, the Patriarchate marked the Eve of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
The procession was led by His Beatitude Theophilos and attended by representatives from communities and the Israeli Police.
A reception followed at the Monastery of the Prophet Elijah.
On December 25, 2025, the Feast of the Nativity featured a Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of the Nativity presided by His Beatitude.

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Story summary

On December 24, 2025, the Patriarchate marked the Eve of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
The procession was led by His Beatitude Theophilos and attended by representatives from communities and the Israeli Police.
A reception followed at the Monastery of the Prophet Elijah.
On December 25, 2025, the Feast of the Nativity featured a Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of the Nativity presided by His Beatitude.