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Holy Fire Ceremony To Mark Orthodox Easter Held In Near-Empty Jerusalem Church

An Orthodox clergyman holds holy fire to transfer to predominantly Orthodox countries from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. In Jerusalem's old city the traditional Holy Fire ceremony was called off amid coronavirus on Saturday. (AP)
An Orthodox clergyman holds holy fire to transfer to predominantly Orthodox countries from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. In Jerusalem's old city the traditional Holy Fire ceremony was called off amid coronavirus on Saturday. (AP)

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