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He Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday 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.
Church leaders denounced Israel’s “heavy-handed restrictions” limiting access to Jerusalem for Orthodox Easter. “All who wish to worship with us are invited to attend,” they said. “With that made clear, we leave the authorities to act as they will.”
(RNS) — Negotiations between church officials and the Israeli police have broken down.
The Romanian Orthodox Church recently announced that the Holy Light will be brought from Jerusalem on Saturday, April 15. The Holy Light, or Holy Fire, is the flame lit at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The ritual takes place annually...
The Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday slammed Israel's "heavy-handed restrictions" on its upcoming Easter celebrations in Jerusalem, urging Christians to attend in spite of police curbs.