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The Fire That Is Not Blessed with Water: The Ancient Pagan Rite Transformed by the Church in the Easter Vigil

Since ancient times, fire has been a symbol of life, purification, and divine presence. During the Easter Vigil, the rite of the new fire, known as the Lucernarium, marks the beginning of the most important celebration in Christianity. However, few people know that this rite has roots in pre-Christian traditions …

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