2024-05-08 03:11:55
The holy event known as the descent of the Holy Fire once again enveloped the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem in its majestic light. Thousands of believers and pilgrims from all over the world gathered to witness this amazing moment when the Holy Fire appears, brought to the world from heavenly heights.
On this important day, at about 14:12 Israeli time, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, who announced the coming of the holy fire, emerged from the Edicule, which became the place where the great spiritual ceremony unfolds. Television channels from all over the world broadcast this sacred moment, sharing with millions of viewers the blessed light that filled the temple.
The ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire became a special moment for all those present. Believers passed the fire to each other, glowing with hope and faith. Candles and lamps lit near the temple carry a message of peace and love, which will spread throughout the world thanks to the Orthodox dioceses.
This sacrament, which occurs annually on the last Saturday before Easter, becomes a symbol of the Lord’s mercy and a reminder of the eternal hope that faith brings. All seven Christian denominations – Orthodox, Armenian, Catholic, Greek Catholic, Coptic, Protestant – are waiting for this sacred moment to receive the Holy Fire.
Traditionally, after the descent of the Holy Fire, the Patriarch of Jerusalem lights and takes out 33 candles from the temple, symbolizing the 33 years of the earthly life of Jesus Christ. This living fire, carrying ancient mysteries and blessings, continues its journey through the centuries, reminding believers of God’s great gift of grace and love for humanity.
Let’s remember how the descent of the Holy Fire took place in 2022. Despite the restrictions, crushes and roadblocks, a large number of people were present at the ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.