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Added on the 01/05/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Jerusalem, May 24 (EFE) .- The Holy Sepulcher reopened its doors on Sunday after two months of closure, after having overcome the worst peak of the crisis, which in Jerusalem has had a much more moderate expansion than in most European countries.FOOTAGE OFPEOPLE WAITING TO ENTER THE HOLY SEPULCHRE.
Jerusalem, Apr 18 (EFE), (Camera: Laura Fernández Palomo).- The Holy Fire ceremony, which marks Holy Saturday for millions of Orthodox Christians, was celebrated in Jerusalem at the Church of the Holy Sepulcre, empty due to the coronavirus pandemic. FOOTAGE OF THE CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY IN JERUSALEM.
Footage released Sunday shows the interior of the Tomb of Jesus Christ inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in East Jerusalem after preservation experts were called in to renovate the site for the first time since 1810. The marble slab stone which covered the tomb which many Christians believe contains the rock where Jesus laid before he was resurrected was pulled open to reveal the internal chamber not seen since the the last restoration work was done over 200 years ago. This is the first time the site has ever been filmed on video. The Aedicule surrounding the Tomb of Jesus In the centre of the church, built in the 19th century, is also in the process of being restored. Restoration costs are covered by the funds from the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Christian churches, as well as from public and private funds.
Thousands of Christians celebrate Easter's Holy Fire Ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, packing the ancient church which they believe was built on the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Thousands pack the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the annual holy easter miracle ceremony. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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