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Holy Fire Descends in Jerusalem as Armenians Play Key Role in Sacred Easter Tradition
The Holy Fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, April 11, during one of Christianity’s most sacred Easter traditions, an event of deep spiritual importance for the Armenian community and millions of believers worldwide. Held annually on the day before Orthodox Easter, the ceremony took place at the site traditionally believed to contain the tomb of Jesus Christ. The Holy Fire ceremony is jointly conducted by the Greek Orthodox Patria
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 11
Sacred Flame Lit at Etchmiadzin as Armenians Observe Easter Eve Worldwide
Armenian churches around the world are observing one of the most sacred moments in the Christian calendar as believers gather for Easter Eve, known as Chrakaluyts. At the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral, The Armenian Report was on the ground to document how Armenians are celebrating this deeply symbolic and spiritual observance, which comes just before the celebration of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this evening, the Armenian Apostolic Church begins the
