The Holy Fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This is an important event for Eastern Rite Christians. The Holy Fire, or Holy Light, is a sacred symbol for Eastern Rite Christians and symbolizes the light of Christ’s Resurrection. According to biblical legend, the Holy Fire first descended to Peter the Apostle. Upon hearing about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the apostle went to the tomb where Jesus was supposed to lie, but instead, Saint Peter saw a bright light shining throughout the cave. Nowadays the ceremony takes place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. I…