Andrew the First-Called Foundation reported that the delegation delivered the Holy Fire to Moscow from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. TASS.
The delegation was met at the airport by representatives of various dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).
In addition, representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church will set fire to dozens of cities in Russia. Also on Easter night, fiery lamps will be brought to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior for mass.
Russian delegation the day before accepted The Holy Fire in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Previously reported Holy Fire landed At the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Easter Eve. More than 2,000 pilgrims from different countries of the world gathered at the temple.
On the occasion of the convergence of the Holy Fire this year, security measures have been strengthened in the Old City of Jerusalem. In particular, the number of participants in the prayer in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher was limited to 2,4 thousand, all of them had to have special passes.