Novinsky tells how the Holy Fire can be brought to Ukraine under quarantine
Descent of the Holy Fire. Photo: pravlife.org
The MP of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Vadim Novinsky spoke about how, under conditions of the coronavirus quarantine, the Holy Fire can be brought to Ukraine from Jerusalem.
“Now we will most likely look for new avenues for this end. So far the situation looks like this: most likely, we will send the plane there. Employees of the Jerusalem Patriarchate or clergy will bring the Holy Fire to Tel Aviv Airport. They will bring it there to give it to airport workers who will pass the Holy Fire aboard the plane. And, if God willing, the sanctity will be with us in Ukraine,” Novinsky said on the air of Nash television channel.
He drew public attention to the fact that it is too early to make any forecasts about the celebration of Easter, since there is another month before Great Saturday, and the situation with the coronavirus is rapidly changing.
According to the politician, at the time of the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ, restrictions will be most likely still valid, but the problem with the delivery of the Holy Fire to Ukraine can be solved without violating them.
“If there is goodwill, all issues can be resolved subject to all quarantine measures,” the Ukrainian MP said.
Earlier, the head of the Information and Education Department of the UOC, Metropolitan Clement (Vecheria) of Nezhin and Priluki noted that there will be no mass pilgrimage to Israel for Easter in 2020.
Read also
Petition Warns Canada’s Hate Speech Law Could Criminalize Scripture
Thousands of Canadians have signed a petition urging the Liberal government to drop proposed hate-speech changes that critics warn could criminalize quoting the Bible and other religious texts.
JD Vance: Criticizing Israel Is Not Antisemitism
Vice President JD Vance said opposing Israeli policies is not the same as antisemitism, sparking debate over where criticism of Israel ends and hatred of Jews begins.
First Orthodox Prayer Book Published in Indonesian Language
The first Orthodox prayer book in Indonesian has been published and presented in Bekasi, providing local faithful and new converts with a vital resource for prayer and liturgical life.
OCA Joins Legal Challenge to Illinois Abortion Referral Law
Amicus brief argues mandate violates religious freedom and compels pro-life providers to contradict their faith.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Ukrainian Memo Says Religious Freedom is ‘Achilles Heel’
In an emergency strategy meeting held in response to the Society of St. John's Day of Action, D.C.-based Ukrainian lobbyists acknowledged the weight of the religious freedom issue as it pertains to the Ukrainian government’s public perception.
Historic $2.9 Million Bequest Strengthens Greek Orthodox Foundation
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation has received a record $2.9 million bequest from the late Andy Efthim, a devoted layman whose faith-filled generosity will support the Church’s mission for generations.