7 January 2026. Astana.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, M.S. Ashimbayev, extended his congratulations on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ to the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan Alexander, and to the Orthodox faithful of the country.
The congratulatory address states, in particular:
Your Eminence!
On behalf of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and personally, I extend to you my congratulations on the great and radiant feast – the Nativity of Christ!
May, during these Christmas days, every believer find support in prayer and feel the support of loved ones, may respect and mutual understanding reign in homes, and may faith, hope, and love dwell in hearts.
Taking this opportunity, I would like once again to express my appreciation to you for your participation in the work of the VIII Congress, as well as for your support of the initiatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan aimed at promoting global intercivilizational and interreligious dialogue.
May the New Year 2026 and Christmas bring you and all Orthodox Christians of Kazakhstan good health, happiness, and prosperity.
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