Christian communities in Syria celebrate the New Year

Christian communities in Syria on Thursday celebrated the new year by holding masses and sermons nationwide. In his sermon at the Greek-Orthodox cathedral in Damascus bishop George Abu Zakhm noted coexistence between Muslim and Christian communities and other minorities in Syria. He extended his greetings to the country's people on the new year and on the fasting month of Ramadan.

Bishop Abu Zakhm preached commitment to noble values and sublime principles for the welfare and prosperity of the country, SANA reported.