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- Catholic News Agency
‘Holy Fire’ ceremony at Jesus’ tomb marks beginning of Orthodox Easter celebrations
Before entering the tomb, the Greek patriarch was inspected by Israeli authorities to prove that he didn’t carry any technical means to light the fire. All the lights and lamps in the basilica ...
12 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cheers and flames as Orthodox worshipers greet the ancient ceremony of the 'Holy Fire'
One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshipers thronging the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Saturday. Cheers and prayers ...
24 hours ago