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2012-01-06

Prison officials received Christmas greetings and Bethlehem fire.

The Bethlehem Peace Fire is received by Ukrainian community twelfth year in a row passed for all to feel the warmth of the Star of Bethlehem. In Ukraine, Bethlehem Fire has been delivered by special flight by the members of Plast - National Scout Organization of Ukraine. Recently it has been received in 5 units of the Interior Troops of MIO of Ukraine. This time scouts Nicholas Slobodian and Taras Tymoshchuk brought Christmas Light on 6 January 2012 on the day of the Vigils of Holy Christmas for employees of the Central Staff of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, for employees of Department SPtSU in Kyiv and Kyiv region and for stuff in Kyiv Remand Prison. Accompanied by priests, members of the board of the Interdenominational  Mission of Prison Ministry Fr. Osnovenko Paul, Fr. Victor Yatsenko and Fr. Constantin Panteley. In recent years, for many in Ukraine it is an important symbol during the celebration of Christmas. Because by the Light from Bethlehem people can light candles at the Vigil Supper.

Plastuns (scouts) Taras and Nicholas presented a brief history and symbolism of tradition. Priests - representatives of the Mission Board congratulated employees of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine on the occasion of the Lord's Nativity.

Burning flame symbolizes the expectations in the period of fasting, complete sacrifice. Light is a symbol of warmth, peace and harmony, and peace of mind, love of people and the world. Simultaneously, this ray - a solidarity with all who are far away; solidarity with the poor and union with Christ. Even in the XII century, a member of Christ marches brought the light of Bethlehem as a gift for your family and friends as a symbol of the good. Traditionally, the fire is kept in the church to Jordan - to 19 January.

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