The Holy Fire has descended: What does this mean for believers, festive postcards

Every year, believers wait for the Holy Fire to descend on the appointed day. No one knows exactly when this will happen, but many people come to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to witness the miracle. In 2025, it should descend on the eve of Easter, on April 19. This event marks the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For this holiday, Izvestia has prepared beautiful animated postcards that can be sent to friends and family.

Descent of the Holy Fire: what time is the ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre today

On the eve of the main Orthodox holiday, Easter, on Holy Saturday, believers will be waiting for one of the most important miracles to happen — the descent of the Holy Fire. This event takes place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

The broadcast in Russia will be shown by different TV channels. It will start at 13:00 Moscow time.

What time is it in Jerusalem, the difference with Moscow

The time in Jerusalem coincides with Moscow time, but it is important to remember that the ceremony of the descent of fire will continue for some time. The ceremony always begins with a procession, during which the priests walk through the iconic places of the temple, after which they walk around the chapel three times. Only the Patriarch of Jerusalem comes to the chapel itself to pray. He is also the only one who can see how the miracle of the descent of fire itself takes place.

No one knows how long it will take from the beginning of the ceremony to the descent of the fire, it may take as much as an hour or five hours. Many also believe that if the Holy Fire does not descend on Easter Eve, it will be a harbinger of the approaching end of the world and Judgment Day.

The Holy Fire is descending today: What does this mean for believers

The descent of the Holy Fire has been taking place for many centuries, and the first witness is considered to be the Apostle Peter, who came to the tomb at night when Jesus Christ was resurrected and saw the radiance emanating from the empty coffin. Thus, for believers, the Holy Fire is a symbol of His resurrection, as well as the connection between God and man.,

Festive postcards with the inscription: Holy Fire has descended

The descent of the Holy Fire is an important event on which one can congratulate relatives and friends.

The Blessed Fire has descended!
This is the symbol of the resurrection of Christ!
I wish you to enter my soul.
The Holy Light brought salvation!

May God forgive you all your sins,
May he cover you with his grace,
To make your days easy,
May they lead you to peace and happiness!

Happy Easter! Today we all witnessed a wonderful event — the descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem. Congratulations! May the hardships pass and there be happiness in your heart!

Today, on the day of the descent of the Holy Fire, I want to wish you and your loved ones happiness, purification and joy. May all grievances and bitterness be forgotten, and the holy Fire will bring salvation. Congratulations!