Holy Fire - it is a miracle that causes trembling in the whole Orthodox world. This event takes place on the eve of the Radiant Resurrection of Christ and is an integral tradition.
Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to the Temple of the Holy Sepulcher, to touch this miracle and see it with my own eyes. To learn how to receive the Holy Fire was unable to find any scientist for many years, there are only version and guesswork.
How did the Holy Fire?
As the Holy Fire descends / istockphoto.com
As the Scriptures, the first to see the Holy Fire, he was the apostle Peter. That he saw a bright light, entering the tomb of Jesus Christ. Holy Fire appears periodically on the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, but saw it only favorites. Later, around the place where he lay, Jesus Christ, was built Edicule - a small marble chapel. It is there to this day on the eve of the Easter Holy Fire descends.
Descent of the Holy Fire in 2019
In 2019, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on April 28 so this day will the Holy Fire. This will happen at the vespers service, during prayer, but when exactly - no one knows.
This is a very important and significant moment for the entire Orthodox world, as the Holy Fire marks the life which has conquered death, evil and all the dark forces that exist on the ground.
Interesting facts about the Orthodox miracle
Interesting facts about the Holy Fire / istockphoto.com
Interestingly, the Holy Fire recognizes only the Orthodox Church, though earlier, before the expulsion of the Crusaders from Jerusalem, to 1187 and the Western Rite believers participated in this sacrament.
Low fire immediately after convergence does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius, so the fire does not burn. On the live broadcasts from the Holy Sepulcher Church, you can see how people literally wash with fire, calmly take it in hand. Only after a while, its temperature rises to 300 degrees.
The most terrible day awaits Christians when the Holy Fire does not come down to Earth, it would mean that the time has come Judgment Day is coming and the second coming of Christ.
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