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Thousands pack the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the annual holy easter miracle ceremony. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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.
Orthodox Christians celebrated their “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday amid rising tensions with Israel over new restrictions on attendance this year.
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).
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.
Jerusalem, Apr 29 (EFE / EPA) .- (CAMERA: Atef Safadi) Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem danced around a large bonfire Thursday to commemorate the holy day of Lag Ba'Omer.
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