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“I had heard about the Holy Fire and was, when I made my trip to Jerusalem for Pascha, not disbelieving. I found the idea that such a phenomenon existed interesting, and I wanted to see it for myself. What I saw was interesting. ...The Church was crowded beyond description. Before the manifestation of the Holy Fire, the Arabs created a tremendous scene, proclaiming the correctness of their Faith and running here and there through the Church.... Then the Holy Fire was brought out by the Patriarch. During this time, I could see what appeared to be flashes of blue-colored light bouncing off the walls of the dome of the Church and through the galleries. There was an electric quality to the air, almost like static electricity.”

Dr. Eugene Zavarin
Professor of Chemistry (Retired)
Wood Products Laboratory
University of California, Berkeley

Btw, I don't care what you post from those outside the church, nor does it have any meaning for me. What you fail to understand is that we don't work from the same premises of logic and scientific analysis that western Christians attempt to use as a base. Knowing that these things are a complete failure to explain the mystery of Christianity, we never chose to rely on them. They don't apply here any more than they do to the rest of the mysteries. What did you think apophatic meant anyway?

It always amazes me to see those who think that science and human logic can minimize God to a textbook explanation. God surpasses all of your weaknesses and imperfections. Truth will never be found with your ability to reason. Reliance on this ability is an incredible burden, and it took me years to shed it. But narrow is the gate.