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The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106.

Though its authenticity is disputed, the “Holy Fire” refers to a flame of purported divine origin that ignites inside Jesus’ tomb in the presence of the Greek Orthodox patriarch.

One contributor accused the channel, which is part of the UK licence fee-funded World Service, of withholding $10,000