Published 6 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days ago

What’s behind the visually stunning ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in Jerusalem?

Thousands of Christians gather for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, where the Greek patriarch emerges with two lit candles before worshippers.
Israeli authorities have increased security during the ceremony, leading to scuffles as some worshippers were barred from entering the courtyard.
Tensions have risen with the local Christian community, particularly Palestinian Christians, whose population has declined due to ongoing conflict and economic opportunities abroad.
Many participants noted a reduced turnout this year, attributing it to Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

45 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Latestly

Right

Thousands Gather at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for Holy Fire Ceremony

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Thousands of Christians gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for the centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony World News | Thousands Gather at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for Holy Fire Ceremony.

4 days ago

Read Full Article

Al Jazeera

Reposted by

Upstract

Lean Left

Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.

5 days ago·Qatar

Read Full Article

romaniatv.net

Lean Right

The Holy Light arrived in Romania in a silver chandelier. What thousands of believers felt the moment the flame was lit in Jerusalem

The Holy Light from Jerusalem was brought to the country on Saturday evening by the Superior of the Settlements of the Romanian Patriarchate at the Holy Places, Father Archimandrite Teofil Anastăsoaie. The Holy Light was transported in a special chandelier, carved in silver and carefully made, in the workshop of church objects of the Romanian Patriarchate. On each side of it are engraved holy symbols. The flame was quickly carried to the Patriar…

5 days ago

Read Full Article

Global News

Lean Left

What’s behind the visually stunning ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in Jerusalem? - National

Thousands gathered in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony, a centuries-old Easter tradition marked by awe and controversy over safety, access, and crowd control.

6 days ago·Toronto, Canada

Read Full Article

Associated Press News

+22 Reposted by 22 other sources

Lean Left

What's behind the visually stunning 'Holy Fire' ceremony in Jerusalem?

On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the dark and cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the “Holy Fire.”

6 days ago·United States

Read Full Article

Digi 24

Center

The Holy Light was lit at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. When will it arrive in Romania?

The Holy Light was lit at the Tomb of the Resurrection of the Lord in Jerusalem on Saturday, at around 2:30 p.m. Thousands of believers gathered there to participate in this special service and receive light.

6 days ago·Romania

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year