Macedonian Orthodox believers attend the morning mass of the Orthodox Christmas in the St. Kliment Central Orthodox Church in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023. Most Macedonians belong to the Orthodox faith. In 2001 the Church had about 1,350,000 adherents in North Macedonia. According to the Julian calendar, Macedonian Orthodox believers will celebrate Christmas this Saturday. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)

People walk by and cycle in the North Macedonian capital Skopje on Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 - ahead of Orthodox Christmas. Most Macedonians belong to the Orthodox faith. In 2001 the Church had about 1,350,000 adherents in North Macedonia. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)