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Greek Orthodox Church criticizes 'heavy-handed' restrictions that police have enacted for a second year at Church of the Holy Sepulchre citing public safety
Church leadership and Jerusalem police have been negotiating the number of worshippers who will be allowed to attend the Holy Fire ceremony - Click the link for more
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.
RAMALLAH: Israeli police will curb the number of worshippers in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during Orthodox Easter ceremonies on Saturday, drawing anger from church leaders who said they would not cooperate. The decision to limit access on Saturday to the Holy Fire, the most important Easter celebration for the Eastern Orthodox Church, angered church leaders
A priest has called on Christians in occupied al-Quds to attend the Holy Fire ceremony, denouncing the "heavy-handed" curbs imposed by the Israeli regime officials.