President Biden put Christ front and center in his Christmas message to Orthodox Christians after facing blowback for omitting Jesus’ name in his White House Christmas address last month.
In a statement marking the Orthodox holiday on Saturday, Mr. Biden wished “a peaceful and joyous Christmas to Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world.”
“During this sacred season, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the power of faith to lift us up, to change us, and to change the world,” he said. “We are thankful for the many ways in which Orthodox Christians continue to show love and compassion to their neighbors.