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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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25 December 2025

The Divine Liturgy is led by patriarchs for Christmas in an Orthodox cathedral in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 24, 2025. This ceremony, officiated in Latin with some Arabic words, refers to the Eucharist in the Byzantine rite, adapted into Spanish for the Latin American community. The Divine Liturgy with one's back to the congregation is popularly known as the Tridentine Mass (or Traditional Latin Mass), where the priest celebrates ''ad orientem'' (towards the east/altar), with his back to the congregation. This practice predates the Second Vatican Council and is perceived as a gesture of unity in prayer to God.

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#12665722

22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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#12665726

22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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22 August 2025

People enjoy the water gardens located in the Oriente district of Lisbon, Portugal, on August 14, 2025. Portugal faces a summer of extreme temperatures, with heat waves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, forcing the population to adapt their routines. Authorities reinforce fire risk alerts and recommend precautions, while the city becomes a barometer of the impact of heat in southern Europe.

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