On January 6, 2021 a mass was held in the Church of the Virgin Mary in Zakho on the occasion of the Christmas eve and on the next day a glorious Christmas mass was held under the leadership of Father Masis Shahinian Shahinian, where the water was blessed during the mass and also the godfather of the cross Mr. Hagop Lazarian was chosen With the participation of deacons and members of the church choir. The mass was attended by members of the community administration committee in the province and a large group of believers and guests.