President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijan’s Orthodox Christian community

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijan’s Orthodox Christian community
# 17 April 2014 16:25 (UTC +04:00)

The congratulation message reads:

“Dear compatriots! I congratulate you and all Christian community of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Easter, wish you good health and happiness.

For centuries, divine religions have been existing in Azerbaijan in peace, in the atmosphere of mutual respect and confidence, playing an important role in the establishment of humanism, solidarity and tolerance among the people, formation of perfect ethnic and religious tolerance, rich multicultural traditions in the society. It is no coincidence that today Azerbaijan is being recognized as a space for dialogue among civilizations and cultures all over the world.

State-religion relations have been regulated in accordance with democratic principles and norms of international law, irrespective of language, religion and ethnic affiliation, everyone’s freedom of conscience and religion have been ensured in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Believers of our country, including Christians freely carry out their rituals, mark national holidays, take active part in our socio-political and socio-cultural life, in the formation of civil society.

Easter is a symbol of peace, solidarity, mercy and kindness. On this sacred day I wish you holiday spirit, happiness and welfare to your families. Happy Holiday!”

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