President of India’s message on the eve of Christmas

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24-December, 2014 11:53 IST

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas.

In his message, the President has said, “On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters. I wish everyone a merry Christmas.

As we light the candles for Christmas this year, let us rekindle in our minds and hearts the teachings of love and compassion of Lord Jesus Christ. May the spirit of caring and sharing pervade our beings. Let us on this day resolve to apply the divine teachings of Lord Jesus in our daily lives. Let us strive ceaselessly for peace on earth and goodwill among men”.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Bishop Subodh C. Mondal, President, Council of Bishops, Methodist Church in India and Bishop of Delhi Episcopal Area with others, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on December 24, 2014.

Several Christian delegations calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and greeted him on the eve of Christmas Day, in New Delhi on December 24, 2014.

 

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And Merry Christmas to them!


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President, Vice President greet nation on Christmas eve | Zee News

New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday extended their wishes and greetings to fellow countrymen on the eve of Christmas.


"I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters. I Wish everyone a merry Christmas," the President said.

In his message, Mukherjee said, "As we light the candles for Christmas this year, let us rekindle in our minds and hearts the teachings of love and compassion of Lord Jesus Christ. May the spirit of caring and sharing pervade our beings."

"Let us on this day resolve to apply the divine teachings of Lord Jesus in our daily lives. Let us strive ceaselessly for peace on earth and goodwill among men," he said.

Vice-President Hamid Ansari also conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to citizens on the auspicious occasion.

"As we celebrate the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ, let us commit ourselves to his noble message of peaceful coexistence, universal brotherhood and love and compassion for all. May the festival bring peace, prosperity and happiness for all," he said.


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25-December, 2014 7:12 IST
PM gives Christmas greetings to everyone around the world

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given Christmas greetings to everyone around the world.

"Merry Christmas to everyone around the world. May this day enhance the spirit of harmony, peace and brotherhood in society", the Prime Minister said.

 

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Christmas Midnight Mass underway at the Don Bosco Church, Matunga on Wednesday in Mumbai.

People pray at a Christmas Midnight Mass at Don Bosco Church, Matunga on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Security outside the Catholic Church during the Mid Night Mass on the eve of Christmas in Aligarh on Wednesday Night.

Celebration after the Midnight Mass at Church of Ascension on the eve of Christmas in Aligarh

 

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Vice President's Secretariat
12-December, 2017 20:22 IST
Vice- President attends Christmas eve celebration, says preserve our culture

“Religion is personal, culture a way of life”: Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu attended a Christmas celebration event organized by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) here today.

Stating that Christmas reminds us all to live up to the ideals and values preached and practiced by Jesus Christ, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu said Christmas is the festival of love, joy and sharing. It is a time to renew our commitment to love and serve our families, communities and society; to be just and transparent in our dealings; to promote social and economic inclusion of all; to promote lasting peace between people of different religions and cultures and to promote sustainable development, he added.

The Vice-President said every individual must revere his/her mother, mother tongue, birth place and motherland. Shri Venkaiah Naidu said it is the duty of every Indian to preserve and protect our culture. Let me once again clarify that religion is personal, while culture is a way of life, he added.

Lauding that the Catholic community is a peace-loving community and has been working with every Government, both at the Centre and in the States, to promote people’s welfare, the Vice-President said the Catholic Church in India has been effectively contributing to the nation building process in a number of ways.

“As you all are aware, education is the most important tool for transformation of the society through enlightenment and empowerment. Education is meant to bring out all the good qualities of head and heart in an individual by instilling the values of compassion, morality and ethics. It must help in building character, enhancing capacity, promoting good conduct and patriotism,” the Vice-President said.

Applauding the social and welfare activities of the Chruch, Shri Venkaiah Naidu the Catholic Church runs hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the remote areas of the country and serves millions of poor patients through its healthcare programmes. The Catholic communities in India along with the Christian community as a whole have been assiduously engaged in contributing their share to the building of a New India, which is united and strong, he said.

Shri Venkaiah Naidu said the Feast of the birthday of Jesus – the Christmas – is a season of great joy and celebrations. During Christmas, the Christians express gratitude to God, greet one another with joy, peace and exchange gifts. Christmas is a joyful celebration of the Birthday of Jesus Christ and people all over the world, irrespective of caste, creed and nationality, celebrate Christmas with great joy and gaiety, he added.

“Jesus’ message is meant for all seasons, for all cultures, for all religions and for all nationalities. In fact, all religions preach love, peace, brotherhood and affection,” said Shri Venkaiah Naidu.

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu being welcomed during a Christmas celebration event organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), in New Delhi on December 12, 2017. The Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph is also seen.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at a Christmas celebration event organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), in New Delhi on December 12, 2017. The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam and the Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph are also seen.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu unveiling a Christmas painting by Dr. Anil Kumar, during a Christmas celebration event organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), in New Delhi on December 12, 2017. The Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph is also seen.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at a Christmas celebration event organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), in New Delhi on December 12, 2017.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at a Christmas celebration event organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), in New Delhi on December 12, 2017.