The Foundation of St. Andrew the First-Called told reporters that the Holy Fire will be delivered from Jerusalem to Russia on the night of April 16. TASS.
The fund added that representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church will bring it to dozens of Russian cities.
Anton Ignatenko, Former President of the Institute for Religion and Politics (IRP) expression We hope that the Holy Fire will be brought to Russia from Jerusalem this year.
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.