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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.