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religion2 years ago

"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.

via Al Jazeera English|
#christian-worship#greek-orthodox#holy-fire
religion2 years ago

Tensions rise at Jerusalem's Holy Fire ritual amidst police restrictions and religious conflicts.

Christian worshippers gathered in Jerusalem's Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate the annual "Holy Fire" ceremony, where a flame is kindled in Jesus' tomb and used to light candles of believers. However, for the second year in a row, crowd size limits were imposed, leading to minor scuffles between police and worshippers. Israel has capped the ritual to 1,800 people due to safety concerns, but church leaders allege that Israel is infringing on Christians' freedom of worship. The Greek Orthodox patriarchate has called on all worshippers to flood the church despite Israeli warnings.

via The Times of Israel|
#christian#greek-orthodox#holy-fire
religion2 years ago

"Controversy and Crowds: The Annual Holy Fire Ritual in Jerusalem"

Christian worshippers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to celebrate the annual ceremony of the "Holy Fire," which has been performed for over a millennium. However, Israel's restrictions on event capacity limited the number of attendees to just 1,800 people, causing disappointment and anger among some worshippers. The Greek Orthodox patriarchate has criticized the restrictions as a hindrance to religious freedom, while Israeli authorities say they are necessary to maintain public safety. The dispute comes amid tensions between Israel and its Christian minority, who fear that the extra security measures are being used to limit their access to the Old City.

via The Associated Press|
#christian#greek-orthodox#holy-fire