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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

Security Restrictions Limit Orthodox Easter Celebrations in Jerusalem

Israeli police limited attendance inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to 1,800 people for the traditional Holy Fire rite ahead of Orthodox Easter due to security concerns, while thousands of Palestinian worshippers and foreign pilgrims gathered outside. The ceremony sees a flame brought from the tomb and passed via candles among worshippers, marking the most important event in the Orthodox calendar. The restrictions have been criticized by many Palestinian Christians as proof of discrimination against them, while Israeli media reported tens of thousands of people turned out for a 15th consecutive week of protests against a controversial government judicial overhaul.

via The Guardian|
#holy-fire#israeli-police#jerusalem
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
religion2 years ago

Tensions rise as Israeli authorities restrict access to holy sites during religious events.

The Greek Orthodox Church has accused Israeli police of violating worshippers' rights by imposing capacity limits at the "Holy Fire" ceremony in Jerusalem's ancient Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Israeli police say the limits are needed for safety during the celebration, which comes amid soaring tensions in the Old City. The Greek Orthodox Church says negotiations with the police over their "heavy-handed" restrictions have failed, and they will hold the ceremony as customary for two millennia and invite all who wish to worship with them to attend.

via Fox News|
#greek-orthodox-church#holy-fire#israeli-police
religion2 years ago

Israel Restricts Access to Holy Sites During Religious Events

The Greek Orthodox Church has accused Israeli police of infringing on the freedom of worshippers with "heavy-handed" restrictions on how many pilgrims can attend the "Holy Fire" ceremony amid soaring tensions. Israeli police said the limits are needed for safety during Saturday's celebration at the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a holy site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. The tensions spiraled into a regional confrontation between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

via The Associated Press|
#greek-orthodox-church#holy-fire#israel
religion2 years ago

Churches condemn Israel's restrictions on religious events in Jerusalem.

The Greek Orthodox Church has criticised Israel's "heavy-handed restrictions" on freedom of worship as it prepares to celebrate Easter in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli police said the limits are needed for safety during Saturday's "Holy Fire" celebration at the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the 12th-century holy site where Jesus is believed by Christians to have been crucified, buried and resurrected. Many Christian leaders believe this is part of an ongoing Israeli policy to push them out of their homeland.

via Al Jazeera English|
#easter#greek-orthodox-church#holy-fire
religion2 years ago

Israel's Restrictions on Religious Gatherings Spark Controversy

The Greek Orthodox Church has accused Israel Police of infringing on the freedom of worshipers by imposing "heavy-handed" restrictions on the number of pilgrims who can attend the "Holy Fire" ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Israel says the limits are necessary for safety, but Christian leaders argue that the ceremony has been held for centuries without incident. The source of the Holy Fire has been a closely guarded secret for centuries, and the flame will be transferred to Orthodox communities in other countries on special flights.

via The Times of Israel|
#greek-orthodox-church#holy-fire#israel