Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
Governorates, SANA-Church of Mar Elias in Fayroza town in Homs countryside lit the Christmas tree in celebration of the approach of Christmas and the New Year amid popular, religious and civil activities.
The tree length is 18 meter decorated with different kinds of colorful lights.
Meanwhile, Mhardah city in Hama countryside also celebrated lighting the Christmas tree at the street of Joachim Church and Hanna for Rome Orthodox amid joy and happiness of citizens.
“The tree symbolizes to the renewal of life, joy and peace in the country,” Bishop Nicola Ba’albaki said, hoping security and stability would prevail to all Syria.
In lattakia, the Christian denominations also celebrated the approach of Christmas by lighting a tree in front of Michael and Gabriel angels Church at al-American neighborhood in Lattakia.
Mazen Eyon
