Orthodox Christians mark Holy Saturday at Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

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  • Title: Orthodox Christians mark Holy Saturday at Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
  • Date: 19th April 2025
  • Summary: Orthodox Christians mark Holy Saturday at Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem SHOTLIST: JERUSALEM (APRIL 19, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL) (NIGHT SHOTS) 1. VARIOUS OF ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS GATHERED AT CHURCH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE LIGHTING CANDLES, SINGING HYMNS SEEN FROM ABOVE AND CLOSE SCRIPT Orthodox Christians in East Jerusalem celebrated Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, on April 19. Hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox worshippers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, lighting candles in observance of the day that commemorates the belief in Jesus Christ’s resurrection following his crucifixion. Despite the limitations, Christian pilgrims continue to travel annually to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire rituals, which take place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. However, Israeli security measures have repeatedly marred the celebrations. For the second year in a row, participation in Holy Week and Easter ceremonies has been visibly reduced due to the ongoing Israeli onslaught in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Churches have also scaled back all celebratory activities and parades for Easter, limiting observances to religious services and prayers. Israel occupied East Jerusalem, where Al-Aqsa is located, during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War and unilaterally annexed the city in 1980, a move not recognized by the international community. In July 2024, the International Court of Justice declared Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian land illegal and demanded the evacuation of all existing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Writing by Aleyna Cil
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