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Elder Nektarios Moulatsiotis: Do you know why we say "Happy Birthday" and "Next year"?translated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Do you know why we say "Happy Birthday" and "next year"? Most of us say it at every celebration, at every birthday and at every important moment in our lives. But do we really know what this wish means? Why do we wish "Happy Birthday" and why do we say "And next year"? In this speech the deeper meaning of these words is revealed, but also the real purpose of human life through the message of Pentecost and the Orthodox faith. You will hear: What the wish "Happy Birthday" really means. Why do we say "And next year". What is the real purpose of life. What does it mean for a person to really change? Because Pentecost concerns us all. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the spiritual life. Because the Church celebrates the same great events every year.

This speech is not only addressed to people who go to church. It is addressed to every person who is looking for meaning, hope and a deeper answer about life.

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