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Christian pilgrims hold candles at the church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday, April 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)


Holy fire ceremony draws thousands in Jerusalem

Holy fire ceremony draws thousands in Jerusalem

by | Apr 19, 2014 | World

Jerusalem, AP—The dark hall inside Christianity’s holiest shrine was illuminated with the flames from thousands of candles on Saturday as worshippers participated in the holy fire ceremony, a momentous spiritual event in Orthodox Easter rites. Christians believe...