I’ve met too many people who have actually been present for the Holy Fire, to say nothing about the videos of it, even on Israeli TV, to believe it’s a fake.
I’ve met too many people who have actually been present for the Holy Fire, to say nothing about the videos of it, even on Israeli TV, to believe it’s a fake.
Nobody but the Patriarch is actually present for the “miracle”, so the fact that you’ve known people who have gathered around outside the tomb really doesn’t mean much.
The actual “miracle” has never been tested, nor witnessed, by anyone but the Patriarchs who come out with the fire in hand.
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