Orthodox Christians in Gaza mark Christmas Eve with prayers for first time in more than two years amid Israeli war Christmas tree lit at St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City despite widespread destruction Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Vicar in Gaza Metropolitan Alexios says: ➖ 'This year’s Christmas comes with renewed hope that the coming year will mark the end of pain, the beginning of healing for Gaza and the return of calm to every home' Church member Elias Al-Jilda tells Anadolu: ➖ 'Joy cannot be complete while people continue to live in tents' #Gaza #Palestinian #Christmas #Israel #AnadoluAgency