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Orthodox Church, second-largest Christian denomination, is a communion of independent churches.

Majority of Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, unlike other denominations.

Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia and some other eastern countries are celebrating now.

The celebrations come amid calls for wearing masks and maintaining other Covid protocols.

But despite rising cases, few worshippers appeared concerned as they streamed into churches.

The Russian Orthodox Church said celebrants must wear masks and observe social distancing.

Russian president Vladimir Putin, without a mask, attended a service at a church outside Moscow.

Serbian Patriarch Porfirije in his Christmas message singled out medical workers for prayers.

In Kazakhstan, believers could not go to churches because of nationwide emergency over clashes.