Anton Ignatenko, head of the Institute for Religion and Politics (IRP), expressed hope that the Holy Fire will be brought to Russia from Jerusalem this year. reported that DEA News.
“I can assume that Orthodox believers in Russia, of course, are waiting for the Holy Fire to be brought – especially at this time darkened by troubles. The light of the Holy Fire can bring divine joy to our lives,” said Ignatenko.
He noted that “it will be possible” this year, as the Russian Orthodox Church maintains good relations with the Jerusalem Patriarchate.
The Holy Fire descends on the eve of Easter at Kuvuklia, a chapel in the center of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, which hides the cave of the Holy Sepulcher. Below is a plaque with the tomb of Jesus Christ, revered by Christians.
Orthodox Easter is a holiday in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to tradition, the celebration begins the day before – on Holy Saturday.