EDITOR’S NOTE (Nick Stamatakis)… This is a recent video by Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaias, where he emphasizes that the true meaning of Christmas lies in the Incarnation of Christ, not in external celebrations or customs. Christmas is the mystery of God becoming human out of love, entering the world humbly so that humanity may be healed and saved. He warns that when Christmas is reduced to lights, gifts, and social routines, it loses its spiritual depth and becomes empty of its true purpose.
He calls believers to prepare their hearts inwardly, through humility, repentance, prayer, and love, so that Christ may be “born” within them personally. Christmas, he explains, is a source of authentic joy and hope, reminding us that God draws near to every human struggle. This joy should not remain confined to a single day, but should shape daily life through compassion, faith, and living Christ’s love throughout the year.
THE VIDEO HAS ENFGLSH SUBTITLES – PLEASE ADJUST YOUR SETTINGS
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🌲Merry Christmas Ya’ll‼️🌲
Metr. Nicolaos makes us, the jaded Orthodox so proud – his eloquent presentation of true meaning of Christmas is a pithy message to be heard round the world. JESUS the Incarnation of the Logos! And despite all the shallow commercialism drowning Him out, His Spirit still shines + felt the most during this time… my beloved late Elder Hilarion told me, in Heaven they celebrate Christmas too – but Xmas is way more glorious there!! ♥️🕊️❄️🌲🎁