In Babylon there are two kinds of naphtha springs a white and a black. The white naphtha is the one that ignites with fire. Sleepless Candle we deceive the believers letting them believe that it is a miracle. This is unacceptable and does not reflect well on us miracle Kalopoulos also says that chemical reactions of this nature were well known in ancient times quoting Strabo who states: (Strabon Geographica 16.1.15.1-24) He further states phosphorus was used by Chaldean magicians the early fifth century BC and Greeks a way similar to its supposed use today Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Jerusalem.26 Russian skeptic Igor Dobrokhotov27 has analysed evidence for an alleged at length on his website including sources28 contemporary photos videos.29 Dobrokhotov other critics researcher Nikolay Uspenskycitation needed Dr. Aleksandr Musin Sorbonne some Old Believers quote excerpts from diaries Bishop Porphyrius (Uspensky) (1804–1885)30 which told clergy Jerusalem knew Holy Fire fraudulent. In book journalist Dimitris Alikakos presents interview with skeuophylax Archbishop Isidoros Patriarchate Jerusalem latter admits he himself puts into Church Sepulchre during morning Saturday is ignited him lighter.1:?75?3132 The former (1984–1988) Nikiforos makes same acknowledgement except he using matches.1:?89? Gerason Theofanis does not light up miraculous but natural way it then blessed Patriarch. adds: .1:?86? According Theofanis fraud invented Catholic crusaders few centuries ago later continued Greek Patriarchate.3133 addition Metropolitan Kornilios Petras surrogate 2001 confirmed older interview saying had candles candle described full detail what saw when entered Sepulchre.1:?101–106? Lastly mentions chronicle deletion word official website 23 June 2018 commandment Theofilos III.1:?29–47?