The candle was first brought overland to Jordan and then by plane to Beirut, allowing the orthodox community, the second largest Christian sect in Lebanon, to participate in the holy land's rituals.

Clergymen from Jerusalem escorted the torch to Lebanon, one of many that are sent to bless some 200 million orthodox Christians around the world, An Nahar reported Sunday.

The candle is part of thirty three torches, representing the age of Christ at the time of crucifixion, which are released in Jerusalem every year at Easter.

This is a 1200 year old tradition.

Father Naji Sheiban, holds a lantern with the candle inside it, in downtown Beirut

Source: Naharnet, Ya Libnan