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World Service,05 Jan 1993,4 mins

Revised Christian Calendar

Words of Faith

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In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII changed the Christian calendar by removing 10 days. Some Christians in Bethlehem reject this calendar and celebrate the birth of Christ 10 days after the rest of the world.

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