"Restrictions and Crowds: Christians Celebrate Holy Fire in Jerusalem"
TL;DR
Christian worshippers celebrated the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, but Israeli restrictions limited the number of attendees to 1,800, causing anger among some Christians who feel their access is being limited. The Greek Orthodox patriarchate has criticised the restrictions, while Israeli police say they are necessary for public safety. After the ceremony, Palestinian Christians carried the Holy Fire through the streets and lit the tapers of worshippers waiting outside.
- Christians celebrate the Holy Fire under Israeli restrictions Al Jazeera English
- Access to Orthodox Easter ceremony in Jerusalem limited over security concerns The Guardian
- Crowds arrive at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre for Holy Fire Reuters
- Christians flock to Jerusalem Holy Fire ritual; minor police scuffles over crowd size The Times of Israel
- Christian faithful celebrate 'Holy Fire' under restrictions The Associated Press
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