Ukraine International Airlines delivered the Holy Flame from the Holy Land – Jerusalem – to the capital of Ukraine – Kiev – and beyond to the cities of Kazakhstan – Astana and Almaty.
The Holy Flame was carried on UIA PS 776 Tel Aviv – Kiev flight and arrived at Kiev Boryspil International airport May 4 at 19:45 local time. Placed into a special transparent container, the precious cargo – the lampad with the Holy Flame – arrived to Kiev perfectly safe, was divided into two torches and sent further along the route on PS 537 Kiev – Almaty and PS 533 Kiev – Astana flights. The Holy Flame was carried by UIA on FOC basis.
Delegations consisting of over 300 representatives of Kazakh clergy and Orthodox Christians waited for the Holy Flame at the airports of Almaty and Astana. Once the Holy Flame was delivered, they lit the candles from the Jerusalem flame.
“We are very proud UIA – the leading Ukrainian carrier – enjoyed the privilege delivering the Holy Flame to Orthodox Christians of Kazakhstan, – noted Evgeniya Satska, UIA Corporate Press Secretary. – UIA has the experience of the Holy Flame and other Orthodox shrines` transportation. This time we have successfully completed this challenging and highly responsible and honorable mission and welcome the opportunity to congratulate everyone on Easter and to wish them health and happiness”.
