The complete Christmas message and a video are available at: www.oikoumene.org/christmas

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. For see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born

this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah. — Luke 2:10-11

May the blessings of Christmas be yours, and may they be yours to share.

-----Möge Gottes guter Weihnachtssegen mit euch sein

und mögt ihr Seinen Segen weitergeben!-----

Que les bénédictions de Noël soient sur vous, et puissiez-vous les partager!

-----Que las bendiciones de la Navidad estén con ustedes

para que así puedan compartirlas.-----

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan SaucaInterim General Secretary

World Council of Churches

Photo: Magnus Aronson