The Russian, Jerusalem, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox churches, Athos monasteries, some Catholics and some Protestants celebrate Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar.
© RIA Novosti . Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankOrthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7.
© RIA Novosti . Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankThe head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill led the festive service at Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill led the festive service at Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow.
© RIA Novosti . Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankThe head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill led the festive service at Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill led the festive service at Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow.
© RIA Novosti . Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev attended mass at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in central Moscow.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attended mass at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in central Moscow.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankMedvedev congratulated all Orthodox believers and all Russians with Christmas.
Medvedev congratulated all Orthodox believers and all Russians with Christmas.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabank"The Christmas brings us to the timeless values of love and kindness," the president said.
"The Christmas brings us to the timeless values of love and kindness," the president said.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev attended the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior along with his wife and exchanged Christmas gifts with the Patriarch.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attended the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior along with his wife and exchanged Christmas gifts with the Patriarch.
© RIA Novosti . Илья Питалев / Go to the mediabankRussian Orthodox believers flocked to churches on Friday to attend Christmas service.
Russian Orthodox believers flocked to churches on Friday to attend Christmas service.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankAt least 14,000 people attended Christmas service in Moscow alone.
At least 14,000 people attended Christmas service in Moscow alone.