United in the Manger: A Christmas 2025 Message from the National Bishops Council of Pakistan

As the gentle lights of Advent begin to glow across Pakistan, The National Bishops Council of Pakistan (NBC Pakistan) joyfully raises one voice of love, unity, and hope. This Christmas 2025, our bishops from every corner of the nation call the Body of Christ to remember that the Child in the manger came to break every wall and to make us one family.

Collective Loving Message from the National Bishops Council “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This Christmas, we stand together as one Church under one Saviour. In a land where Christians sometimes feel scattered or small, the manger reminds us that God chose the humble, the hidden, and the united to reveal His glory. Let every congregation, every denomination, and every believer open wide its doors and hearts. Let us share meals, exchange pulpits, pray together, and serve the poor as one. The world will know we are Christians by our love. May the peace of Bethlehem fill every church, every home, and every street of Pakistan this Christmas and always.”

Most Rev. Bishop Riaz Masih “Christmas is the feast of togetherness. Let us put aside minor differences and celebrate the One who calls us all His children.”

Most Rev. Bishop Qaisar Aziz “In the manger we see God’s humility. May every church in Pakistan humble itself to walk hand-in-hand with its neighbour.”

Most Rev. Bishop Qamar Bhatti “This Christmas, let the bells of our churches ring not just in our own compounds, but in harmony with every bell across the land.”

Most Rev. Bishop Ayub Masih “Jesus came as light to the nations. Let us be that light together – united in worship, united in witness, united in love.”

Most Rev. Bishop Saleem Nasir “The shepherds were from different flocks yet ran together to the manger. May the shepherds of Pakistan today lead their flocks to one another.”

Most Rev. Bishop Shahid Amman “Christmas teaches us that family is bigger than blood. The Church in Pakistan is one family – let us behave like it.”

Most Rev. Bishop Irfan GM “Where there is unity, God commands His blessing. This Christmas, may every prayer meeting become an embrace between brothers.”

Most Rev. Bishop Samuel Randhawa “The star guided wise men from distant lands. May the same Holy Spirit guide every denomination in Pakistan to the same cradle of love.”

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas 2025, the National Bishops Council invites every pastor, every congregation, and every believer to make this season a true celebration of unity. Visit www.ChurchPlantinginPakistan.com and www.GoodSamaritanChurch.pk to join hands with us in proclaiming one Gospel, one Lord, and one Church in Pakistan.

May the peace of the Christ-Child rest upon you, your family, and our beloved nation. Merry Christmas 2025! The National Bishops Council of Pakistan