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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas

Orthodox Christmas services got under way Friday as worshippers across the world prepared to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many Orthodox Christians, including Russians, Greeks, Serbs and Montenegrins, celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the Julian calendar.

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Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas
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23-12-2011
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26-12-2011
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29-12-2011
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18-12-2011
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14-12-2011
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