Nativity of our Lord 2015: Archpastoral Message of His Eminence, Archbishop Irénée
December 24, 2015
CHRISTMAS 2015
Today God descended upon the earth, and man ascended to heaven!
To all the beloved clergy, monastics and faithful of the Archdiocese of Canada
In these days when so many in our world are afflicted by wars and persecutions, there is only one place to turn to for salvation, to a child born in a cave, from a Virgin Mother. 2015 years ago, hope came to the world in Bethlehem. To share in this hope, we must imitate the shepherds and the magi and bow down with humility before the King of the universe.
I wish that our lives may be filled with His peace and His love, and that they may continue to grow in all those that we love.
+Irénée
Archbishop of Ottawa and Canada