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The Holy Fire Ceremony:
This is an ancient Easter tradition in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem where a fire is said to miraculously appear.
Orthodox Christians believe it's a manifestation of the Holy Spirit and a symbol of the resurrected Christ.
The ceremony takes place on Great Saturday, the day before Orthodox Easter.
2. Jesus's Words About Fire in Luke 12:49:
Jesus states, "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" (Luke 12:49).
This fire is often interpreted as a symbol of his message, the passion he wants to ignite in people, and the transformation he brings.
It can also represent the Holy Spirit and the purifying power of God.
3. Other Fire Imagery in the Bible:
The burning bush in the story of Moses is another example of God appearing as fire.
Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, is described as tongues of fire.
Revelation 1:14 describes Jesus's eyes as "like a flame of fire".
These instances connect fire with God's presence, power, and judgment.
But who can endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap.
that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ
“two-thirds will be struck down and perish;
yet one-third will be left in it.
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This third I will put into the fire;
I will refine them like silver
and test them like gold.
They will call on my name
and I will answer them;
I will say, ‘They are my people,’
and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’”
