Lukashenko lit a Christmas candle

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko lit a Christmas candle in a temple located in the Minsk region, emphasizing the importance of peaceful skies overhead. He said: "Now more than ever, our people have realized what it means to have peaceful skies above. We will do everything ourselves, with our own hands. But the most important thing is to have peace and tranquility. Every person should find their own path to the temple, and no one should stand in the way. This is the essence of our policy regarding religious confessions."

Context

The celebration of Christmas in the Minsk region is connected with the tradition of observing religious rites and serves as a shared holiday for residents.