"Restrictions and Crowds: Christians Celebrate Holy Fire in Jerusalem"

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.