BETHLEHEM. – Armenian Christmas events were held in Jerusalem and Bethlehem (PHOTOS)

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrates Christmas according to the old calendar; that is on January 18 and 19.

The Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem left the patriarchate building, together with the celibacy, and headed toward the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with a procession, the Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informed from Bethlehem.

In Bethlehem, the Armenian clergymen were welcomed by the governor and the mayor.

The national anthem of Armenia was sounded during the procession.

Subsequently, Armenian Christmas Eve religious ceremonies and Candlelight Divine Liturgy were held at the cathedral.