Bishop Silouan: the second coming of Christ is foreshadowed by hostility in society

On April 8, Bishop Siluan (Vyurov) of Pavlovo-Posad, vicar of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Deputy Managing Director of the Moscow Patriarchate, said that the descent or absence of the Holy Fire on the eve of Easter should not be considered as a key sign of the Second Coming of Christ. A hostile mood in society is considered to be much more significant signs.

"The Holy Scriptures indicate other signs of the Second Coming, which are much more important. And one of the most important signs, and the most tragic— is that in many, because of the multiplication of lawlessness, love will become impoverished. That's when the degree of hostility exceeds the burning of love in society," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying. Gorenje

It is noted that one can only assume the probability of the descent of the holy fire in Jerusalem. According to the bishop, God can perform a miracle regardless of the limitations created by man on earth.

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During Holy Week, Orthodox Christians remember the earthly sufferings of Jesus Christ.

On April 8, Vakhtang Kipshidze, Deputy chairman of the Synodal Department of the Russian Orthodox Church for Church-Society Relations and the Media, called on believers to observe moderation in preparing for the festive Easter table. He added that the church has always advocated modesty, and luxury goods that are inaccessible to most parishioners directly contradict the spirit of the holiday.

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