Orthodox Christians celebrate their Christmas

Russian Orthodox priests attend the Christmas Mass in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow.

Russian Orthodox priests attend the Christmas Mass in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow. Source: AAP

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating their Christmas day...


But as worshippers came together for one of the most important days in the Orthodox calendar, in Bethlehem, protesters were enraged by what they called the traitorous acts of the head of their church.


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