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Israeli police have significantly reinforced security measures in Jerusalem around and inside the Old City ahead of the ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshipers thronging the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Saturday. Cheers and prayers rang out as candles one by one were lit after reaching through a small opening into Jesus’ tomb.

The Holy Fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday, ahead of the Eastern Orthodox Easter.

Millions of Orthodox Christians across eastern and southern Europe, the Middle East and...

Thousands gather in Jerusalem for the annual Holy Fire ceremony, but crowd limits force some to miss out.

Holy Fire, which is said to be an annual miracle where blue light emanates from the supposed tomb of Jesus Christ was delivered to Moscow in observance of Orthodox Easter

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends Orthodox Easter service where he exchanged Easter gifts with Patriarch Krill.

Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to celebrate...

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is most sacred place for all Christians around the glove, despite minor divisions. The “Holy Fire” rite symbolizes the undying light of Christianity. According to the belief, candles are lit spontaneously. This fire is blessed and carried to other Orthodox countries.

The Holy Fire rite dates back to at least 328 AD, when it was mentioned by the historian Eusebius. The event takes place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem on the day preceding Orthodox Easter.