Patriarch Theophilos III Leads Midnight Mass in Bethlehem for Orthodox Christmas | AK1G

On January 6, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III led the midnight mass on Eastern Orthodox Christmas in Bethlehem, the city believed to be Jesus' birthplace. This year, religious leaders in the Holy Land decided to limit celebrations to religious rituals due to the ongoing war in Gaza. The ceremony took place in the Church of the Nativity's grotto, where faithful gathered for a ritual at the altar marking the location of Christ's birth. The Eastern Orthodox, along with other ancient churches, observe Christmas on January 6, following the Julian calendar. Greek Orthodox, Theophilos III, Orthodox Christmas, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Christmas rituals, Eastern Orthodox, Gaza conflict, Christian traditions, Julian calendar, birthplace of Jesus, Holy Land Christmas, religious rituals, Church of the Nativity grotto, Christian mass, Palestinian conflict, Bethlehem Christmas 2025, Eastern Christian denominations #OrthodoxChristmas #Bethlehem #TheophilosIII #GreekOrthodox #ChurchOfTheNativity #ChristianMass #EasternOrthodox #GazaConflict #HolyLandChristmas #JulianCalendar #ReligiousRituals #PalestinianConflict #ChristmasInBethlehem #EasternChurches #ChristianTraditions Patriarch Theophilos III Leads Midnight Mass in Bethlehem for Orthodox Christmas | AK1G DRM News brings comprehensive coverage of global affairs from a unique and unbiased perspective. At DRM News, we delve into the heart of crucial political developments, social issues, conflicts, and more, bringing you the unfiltered truth on the most pressing issues shaping our global landscape. #DRMNews #LatestNews #BreakingNews DRM News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media, All Copyrights Reserved. Subscribe to our channel for all the latest updates:    / @drmnewsinternational   Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow us on Instagram:   / drmnews_