Peace Light of Bethlehem arrives in Belarus

17 декабря 2020

The symbol of Christmas, the Peace Light of Bethlehem has arrived in Belarus today. The lamp lit at the Holy Sepulcher was delivered to the Cathedral Church in Grodno. After the festive service, everyone, regardless of denomination, will be able to light a candle from it. The beautiful pre-Christmas tradition to pass the Peace Light of Bethlehem was first held in 1986 to support people with disabilities on the eve of Christmas holiday. Every year, the action of passing the light brings together many people in different countries. The light, which symbolizes the birth of the Savior, as well as peace, hope and unity, is lit at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and then passed to Europe and America.

Tomorrow the light of Bethlehem from Grodno will travel to all regions of Belarus. It is planned that the route of the journey across our country will be about 6 thousand kilometers.