Thousands of Christians thronged Jerusalem on Saturday for the traditional Holy Fire rite ahead of the Orthodox Easter, despite a security clampdown in the holy city. | ManilaBulletin
Thousands of Christians thronged Jerusalem on Saturday for the traditional Holy Fire rite ahead of the Orthodox Easter, despite a security clampdown in the holy city.
Clutching candles, so they flame can be passed from one to another, pilgrims attended the church this year in reduced numbers. This year's ceremony also comes after deadly attacks and clashes in Israel, east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, and cross-border fire several days ago between Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria.
Theophilus III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, emerged from the Edicule built over the presumed tomb of Jesus shortly before 3:00 pm , bearing two bundles of lighted candles.- 'I feel in heaven' - Police say the restrictions are intended to ensure safety after a stampede left several dead during a 2021 Jewish pilgrimage to Israel.Ahmad Tibi, an Arab-Israeli member of parliament, said on Saturday: "All Palestinians in east Jerusalem, Muslims and Christians, are suffering from the occupation. We must do more to end these restrictions, violations and police violence.""Of course we want a lot of people to be able to come.
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