Holy Fire Arrives in Bishkek From Jerusalem

AKIPRESS.COM - The Holy Fire was brought to Bishkek from Jerusalem on April 17, the Bishkek diocese said.

A holy fire ceremony was held at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Bishkek.The Bishop of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan Daniel, the clergy of Bishkek, Belovodsk and Chui-Tokmok deaneries took place in the ceremony.

The churchgoers lit their candles with holy fire from what is believed to be Jesus' tomb. The Holy Fire is considered a miracle occurring every year on Holy Saturday, the day...

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