Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan congratulates Orthodox Kazakhstanis on Easter

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Head of the Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan, Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan has appealed to the nation with congratulations on the occasion of Easter holiday.

"Dear brothers and sisters, people of Kazakhstan! I heartily congratulate all Orthodox Kazakhstanis on the occasion of the Resurrection! We have spent the days of the Holy Forty in deeds of fasting and praying For every believer Christ's Resurrection is the central point of his life and at the same time the greatest personal spiritual triumph. Feast of the Resurrection of Christ, as indicated in the Gospel gives us special joy of knowing the Savior victory over the last enemy - death, gives us a strong belief in our eternal life in the kingdom of heaven," the message reads. Head of Orthodox Church wished every one faith and good deeds. As described in the Gospel: "... that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen!" "Christ is Risen! Truly He is risen!" the statements reads.