Where was Jesus Christ buried after his crucifixion? According to the Bible, a man named Joseph of Arimathea was granted ...

Worshippers packed the 12th-century basilica, built on the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial, to witness the Greek patriarch emerge from the Holy Edicule with the sacred flame. The ...

Worshippers packed the 12th-century basilica, built on the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial, to witness the Greek patriarch emerge from the Holy Edicule with the sacred flame.

Jerusalem, April 20, 2025 — The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a strong condemnation of violent incidents targeting pilgrims during the Holy Fire ceremony on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025, ...

Despite the limitations, Christian pilgrims continue to make the journey to Jerusalem each year to perform the Holy Fire ritual, which takes place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The location is ...

Despite the limitations, Christian pilgrims continue to travel annually to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire rituals, which take place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the site of Jesus’ ...

Jerusalem, Apr 19 (AP) On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the Holy Fire. Holding unlit ...

The Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulcher is a historic Easter tradition for Eastern Orthodox Christians, symbolizing light overcoming darkness. Despite its spiritual ...

The Holy Light, or Holy Fire, from Jerusalem arrived in Greece after 8 p.m. and was received at Athens International Airport with head-of-state honors. It was then transported to the Church of Agioi ...

JERUSALEM, Israel — On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the Holy Fire. Holding unlit ...