Gaza, Palestinian Territory. 7th January, 2015. Palestinians from the Orthodox Christian community lit candles during the Christmas celebration at St. Porphyrius church in Gaza, based in the Julian calendar. The Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas and other religious holidays according to the Julian calendar, while other Christian churches have adopted the later Gregorian calendar. Credit: Ahmed Hjazy/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News


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