From Ottoman-era respect to Israeli restrictions at Church of Holy Sepulchre - Türkiye Today

From Ottoman-era respect to Israeli restrictions at Church of Holy Sepulchre - Türkiye Today

Jerusalem, the sacred city for three major faiths, has once again found itself at the intersection of faith, identity, and power. On April 20, 2025—Easter Sunday—tensions escalated in the church’s entrance as armed Israeli soldiers reportedly disrupted processions and pressured Palestinian Christians seeking to mark the resurrection of Prophet Jesus (peace upon him) at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Eyewitnesses and local Christian community …

Biblical Israel: Church of the Holy Sepulchre - CBN Israel

By Marc Turnage The traditional location of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which sits within the heart of the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The origin of the church goes back to the Emperor Constantine. His mother the Empress Helena on a visit to the Holy Land (326 A.D.) was shown this location by local Christians and identified as the place where Jesus’ crucifixion and b…

Christians Denied Access to Easter Services at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Israeli - Milton Quintanilla

Israeli authorities significantly restricted Palestinian Christians' access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during Easter weekend, issuing fewer permits and enforcing harsh security measures that led to clashes with worshippers. Many local Christians, citing increased police violence, are now afraid to attend future Holy Week celebrations.