The Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, A.G. Balaeva, Extended Christmas Greetings

The Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aida Giniyatovna Balaeva, congratulated the head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, as well as Orthodox believers across the country, on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ.

The congratulatory message reads:

I wholeheartedly congratulate you and all believers of the Orthodox Church on the bright Feast of the Nativity of Christ!

This joyous holiday unites millions of people around the ideals of goodness, mercy, and justice. These enduring values play a special role in the history of our country and have, for centuries, served as a reliable spiritual and moral foundation for society.

The Orthodox Church, alongside other religious denominations in Kazakhstan, makes an immense contribution to preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthening the institution of the family, and fostering patriotism in the younger generation.

I am confident that your constructive work will continue to contribute to the strengthening of peace and harmony and to the development of interfaith dialogue within Kazakhstan’s society.

I wish you good health, happiness, and prosperity!