In divided Jerusalem, the Orthodox Easter Holy Fire ceremony unites pilgrims from across the world. As war shadows the region, the sacred flame becomes a powerful symbol of hope—linking the Church of ...
Thousands of worshipers took part in the annual Holy Fire ceremony on Saturday in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, an Orthodox Christian ritual that dates back more than 1,200 years. The ...
The celebration of Holy Fire is one of the most remarkable events in the Old City of Jerusalem. One day before Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, worshippers surround the tomb of Jesus Christ to ...