In honor of May 9, “particles of fire” are being brought from Moscow to Israel in a lamp, though not “of blessedness”, but “of memory” – why?

The author is curious how they will carry the burning fire through Israeli customs at Ben Gurion?

“In Israel, the fire passed through 5 cities and 350 km… And the length of the country from north to south is only 470 km,” – this is a quote from previous years…

The Russian Embassy in Israel reported that on May 4, in Moscow, the annual “international patriotic campaign ‘Fire of Memory'” began.

“This year, representatives of the all-Russian public movement ‘People’s Front’ will deliver ‘particles of the Eternal Fire’ from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexandrovsky Garden to 21 countries, including Israel.”

What about the 21 countries?

Aha, here is the list – “to 21 countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa”: Belarus, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Zambia, Israel, India, Cyprus, North Korea, Serbia and Abkhazia (that’s 10 (!), the other 11 – probably will be dropped off by the airplane on the way — maybe it will reach somewhere….

And here, in the article from May 7 they added Kyrgyzstan and Tanzania … oops!

Just like with the Holy Fire, which they carry wherever the wind blows — unless a few empty spots end up in the lamps. Like in that song: “The descendants of the victors always know where their flame will go”

And here it is, the moment of truth: Russia decided for the 80th time to remind the world of its “victories” and sent “Fire of Memory” to Israel. And as a cherry on top — not the Holy Fire, but the one from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Apparently, Russia thought, “Why not make it an international campaign?” Well, here we go, “Fire of Memory” goes to Israel too.

“After the start of the campaign, representatives of the People’s Front and ‘Putin’s Team’, military officials, and public figures laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”

And this, of course, is not just a symbol, but another attempt by Putin and his team to embellish their foreign policy with “victories of the past.”

But, as is often the case with such gestures, they forgot that not everyone standing beside them will be happy about this fire. On one hand — memory of the fallen, on the other — an attempt to present Russia again as the “victor.” And yes, this is not the Holy Fire, but a political move, but who cares? The main thing is to deliver and “ignite” it at the right points.

To begin with, let’s remember what the descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem is. Every year, on the night before Easter, Christians await the miracle: the fire seems to descend from the heavens, and the miracle — all believers can light their candles from this fire. Pure religious magic, right?

Prelude: The Descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem

In Israel, as in other countries, the descent of the Holy Fire is an important religious event for Christians. Every year on Great Thursday, when Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, fire comes from the Tomb of Christ in Jerusalem, which believers consider a miracle.

The Descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem is an important religious event that symbolizes light and resurrection. However, its significance is not limited to Jerusalem alone. The fire that descends from the heavens spreads around the world, and this has both religious and cultural, and sometimes even political significance.

How is the Holy Fire spread around the world?

After the Holy Fire descends in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, it is taken in special lamps and given to the faithful. The fire symbolizes the light that Christ brought to the world, and its spreading across various regions is an act of spreading this light and faith.

1. Delivery to other regions: The fire is sent through diplomatic channels and special flights, using transport to deliver it to other cities and regions where religious ceremonies take place.
2. Religious ceremonies in churches: In different countries and cities, the fire is used to organize festive services and religious ceremonies in Orthodox and Catholic churches. In some places, the fire is passed to local believers, symbolizing the spread of light around the world.
3. Special transportation methods: To preserve the fire, it is often transported in specially prepared lamps or other containers to avoid losing it during the journey.

Why spread the Holy Fire?

1. Symbolism of light: The fire symbolizes the light of Christ and his victory over death. The spreading of the fire is an act of spreading light and faith across the world, uniting Christians in various corners of the planet.
2. Unity of Christians: The fire becomes a symbol of unity for Christians, despite their differences in nationality and denomination. It reminds that all Christians are united by faith in the Savior.
3. Cultural and religious significance: In some countries, the transmission of the fire is used not only to strengthen religious ties but also to support cultural traditions and strengthen connections between different religious communities.

The Holy Fire is not just a ceremony, it is a symbol of light that unites the Christian world, strengthens faith, and the memory of the Great Easter. Its spreading through diplomatic channels and church holidays shows how important this symbol is in strengthening religious unity and spiritual connections between peoples.

“Fire of Memory”: What is this miracle and why is it sent to Israel?

What exactly stands behind this “Fire of Memory”?

The campaign, as reported by Russian propaganda media, started at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexandrovsky Garden (Moscow), and “particles of fire” in lamps are being sent to more than 130 cities of Russia and 21 countries, including Israel. And this time, the fire is not just symbolic but has a specific political purpose: strengthening Russia’s position in the world, especially in light of their actions in Ukraine.

• Do they seriously think this will have any impact on Israel?
• “Fire of Memory” — this is just another attempt to regain their status as a world power, and Israel, of course, should not participate in this. This gesture looks like yet another manipulation, and it doesn’t matter how many times it will be “lit” in different countries. This fire will bring nothing except political games and playing along with Russia on the global stage.

“The People’s Front at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexandrovsky Garden started the international patriotic campaign ‘Fire of Memory’, within which particles of the Eternal Fire will be delivered to over 130 cities in Russia and 21 countries, reports TASS correspondent.

According to tradition, the part of the Eternal Fire was handed over by the Presidential Regiment soldiers. During the ceremonial event, representatives of the presidential movement laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”

“The part of the Eternal Fire was ignited in special lamps, which will be delivered to over 130 Russian cities as part of car convoys, the main one passing through the Donbas and Novorossiya regions and ending with the lighting of flames in liberated cities.

Spread of the “Fire of Memory”: for whom is this fire?

“Fire of Memory” in 2025 is being sent to over 130 cities in Russia – “And all of this through Russian car convoys“, which are spreading these “sacred fires”, including, as written, “through Donbas and Novorossiya.” But let’s not be fooled — all these fire routes look more like geopolitical maps than spiritual journeys.

Why should Israel not accept the “Fire of Memory”?

“Fire of Memory” is not just a symbol of memory, it is a political tool used to strengthen Russia’s positions. Israel needs to understand that Russia uses such symbols as part of its foreign policy strategy aimed at strengthening its position and influence on the international stage. Therefore, it should not participate in such gestures that look like political manipulations.

That is why for Israel, such symbols are not something sacred or elevated, but rather an instrument of pressure. This is a much more complicated game than just memory of the fallen, especially considering how Russia uses these acts to promote its political goals.

Conclusion: playing with fire or with propaganda?

“Fire of Memory” to Israel is not just a ceremony, but a political step aimed at strengthening Russia’s influence and boosting its image on the world stage. Israel, as a country that supports Ukraine, cannot ignore the political subtext of this campaign. In such a situation, participation in such events looks like support for Russian propaganda, rather than an act of memory for the fallen.

The question is how long Russia will continue to use these symbols for manipulation and how long the world will tolerate it. NAnews will continue to monitor the situation, analyzing every step of Russia in its pursuit of global domination.