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Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, left, light candles for Christian pilgrims during the Holy Fire ...

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JERUSALEM -- On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher ... The flame is later transferred to Orthodox communities in other ...

In a shocking move, Moldovan authorities have blocked Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from traveling to Jerusalem for the sacred Holy Fire ceremony, a pivotal moment for Orthodox ...

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Orthodox Christians filled a Jerusalem Church to celebrate the Holy Light ceremony, before it is transported to Greece to ...

Moldovan authorities prevent Bishop Marchel from attending Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem, raising concerns over religious ...

(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, left, light candles for Christian pilgrims ...

Video. Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ...