"holy fire" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Middle English holi fir, haliȝ fir, equivalent to holy + fire. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|holi fir}} Middle English holi fir, {{m|enm|haliȝ fir}} haliȝ fir, {{af|en|holy|fire}} holy + fire Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} holy fire (uncountable)
  1. (religious, Christianity) Ardent devotion or enthusiasm for God or Christian ideals; Christian fervour Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Christianity Synonyms: Holy Fire
    Sense id: en-holy_fire-en-noun-9lR65fjS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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