The Easter Vigil service has kicked off in Armenian St. Hakobyants Cathedral (Cathedral of St. James) of Jerusalem.

As reported earlier, the Holy Fire descended upon the altar during the prayer service offered by Patriarch Theophilos III of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, the Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informed from on location. Subsequently, the patriarch passed the fire on to the faithful, who lit from it 33 candles symbolizing the age of Jesus Christ when he was crucified.