President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated Orthodox Christians on Christmas, Kazpravda.kz reports with reference to Akorda.

"Dear compatriots, I heartily congratulate Orthodox Christians with Christmas Day! This bright holiday contributes to maintaining enduring spiritual and moral values, strengthens high moral principles in our society. Christmas is a symbol of renewal of the world, the triumph of goodness and justice, mercy and sincere attention to those who need assistance and care", - said the Head of state.

In Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev said, the Orthodox community, together with other religions, is actively involved in the life of the country, making an invaluable contribution to strengthening the unity of the people, social cohesion and inter-religious dialogue.