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In some parts of emerging Europe, the date of Easter is becoming increasingly political. The Holy Fire Ceremony which takes place each Orthodox Easter Saturday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, is perhaps the holiest of all Orthodox Christian rituals. Symbolising the resurrection of Christ, the tradition dates to at least 328 AD. […]
Never have Israeli attackers felt more emboldened than under the new government, Christian leaders say.
The short film comes during the Holy Sepulchre's first closing since the Black Plague.
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Christians fear they are losing control of treasured traditions and properties in historical quarter
The Easter message from the Patriarch and Heads of Churches comes amid increasing attacks on Christian sites