‎The Christians Of The East ✞ ن‎ on Instagram: "Merry Christmas from Jordan 🇯🇴❤️🎄.Icons are an important part of the Christian faith, especially in the East. Through icons, Christians remember Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints, and feel connected to their lives and witness. Icons teach the faith, pass tradition from one generation to another, and remind us that God became visible and close to humanity. @sarah_sammour @johannasammour #Jordan #christmas #Christmas2025 #birthofchrist #East

‎The Christians Of The East ✞ ن‎ on Instagram: "The Feast of Kiahk is a 43-day period of spiritual preparation for Christmas in the Coptic Orthodox Church. It includes fasting, where people avoid animal products like meat and dairy, as they prepare for the birth of Christ. The fast also honors the miracle of Mokattam Mountain. During this time, churches hold special midnight praises, with hymns focused on St. Mary and the coming of Christ. The season is marked by prayer, repentance, and reflecti