In his speech on Sunday at the Orthodox Cathedral of Baia Mare, His Grace Bishop Justin of Maramureș and Sătmar spoke about the spiritual and historical reality of the Feast of the Nativity, which contrasts with the new trends of limiting the religious message.
Bishop Justin spoke to the faithful about the dangers of false appearances built around Christmas marketing.
Let’s not say or use the words ‘Christmas magic’. Christmas is not magic. Christmas is life. It’s the truth. It’s reality. It’s not magic. Don’t use the word ‘Christmas magic’. Magic is a pagan word. This is a Roman and pagan word. Christmas is a reality, not magic. Christ became incarnate. It’s truth. The spirit of Christmas, not the magic of Christmas. The light of the Christmas holidays. The joy of Christmas. Let this greet you when we wish you well.
For all He has given us, we thank God. “We thank Him for giving us the holidays,” he added.
In his sermon, the bishop also spoke of the Sunday Gospel text, “The Parable of the Great Banquet,” and emphasized “the joy of having lunch with God in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Photography courtesy of the Diocese of Maramures
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