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Added on the 23/04/2022 16:33:45 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Thousands pack the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the annual holy easter miracle ceremony. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
Coronavirus prevented thousands of Christian Orthodox worshippers from participating in one of their most ancient rituals on Saturday at the Jerusalem church that houses the tomb of Jesus
Tens of thousands of Orthodox pilgrims gathered at Christianity's most holy site under heavy police guard Saturday for the traditional "holy fire" ceremony to mark Easter.
Jerusalem's Christians gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter services. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as recounted in the Bible. Christians traditionally believe Jesus was crucified and buried at the site where the Jerusalem church now stands.
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