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#MagazineNewSerbianPoliticalThoughtNSPM [Wikipedia] "Orthodox Christians in Syria celebrated Christmas
About 2 million Syrian Christians (mostly Orthodox) celebrated Christmas safely in Damascus and other cities under the control of the Syrian army, despite the proximity of the front with the Islamists.
A large number of people celebrated on the streets of Damascus, and were joined by Muslim friends.
'We feel safe here. Thanks to the army and the police, my family can walk the streets of Damascus in peace,' said one of the city's residents.
'Things are changing, and I feel like next year will be better for everyone.'
'We celebrate our unity, our army, our country,' said some of the Christian women celebrating Christmas in Damascus.
Festivities, demonstrations, and concerts were held throughout Damascus, so nothing seemed like a war against Islamists was taking place nearby.
In the Orthodox city of Sadad, which is right in the line of fire with the Islamists, the situation is much more difficult, and citizens are in greater fear.
'The presence of Hezbollah in the city is the biggest Christmas gift for us, regardless of religion,' said Mayor Sadada Khalil (26 December 2015)."
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