site.btaHoly Fire Descends in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday Before Easter
AP, Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried, in Jerusalem's Old City, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
The Holy Fire is considered a sacred symbol of Christ’s Resurrection and is venerated by millions of believers around the world. It is traditionally passed from candle to candle and carried to Orthodox countries, where it becomes part of Easter celebrations.
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