Web11 hours ago · Jerusalem, Apr 15 (EFE).-. Christians flocked Saturday to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in East Jerusalem for the ceremony of the Holy Fire, held annually on the eve of Orthodox Easter at the site where – according to tradition – Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. The flame, believed by the faithful to be of miraculous origin ... Web19 hours ago · Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to celebrate the ceremony of the “Holy Fire.” It's an ancient ritual that today has caused tensions to flare with the Israeli police. In the annual ceremony on Saturday, a flame — kindled in some mysterious way in the heart of Jesus’ tomb — is used to light the …
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Web7 Jun 2024 · At the end of 2024, 919,400 people lived in Jerusalem, twice the population of Tel Aviv. In 2024, 555,800 Jews (62 percent) and 349,600 Arabs (38 percent) lived in the city, 96 percent of whom were Muslims, and 4 percent Christians. The Jerusalem Center’s researcher Nadav Shragai comments that, as far as is known, in 2024, the ratio of Arabs ... Web15 Dec 2024 · The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem signed a joint statement on 13 December on “the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land. They note that “fringe radical groups” have stepped up pressure on the local community through “frequent and sustained attacks.”. The aim is to drive Christians out of Jerusalem ... seattle household hazardous waste
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Web19 hours ago · JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims from around the world filled Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday to celebrate the Orthodox Holy … Web18 hours ago · Christian faithful flock to 'Holy Fire' under restrictions. Orthodox Christians clergy and nuns hold candles as they arrive for the Holy Fire ceremony, a day before … Web15 Apr 2024 · Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims from around the world filled Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday to celebrate the Orthodox Holy Light ceremony, under … puffy thighs