Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried, in Jerusalem's Old City ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which ...

JERUSALEM — 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 candles ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...

Christian pilgrims light candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried April 19, 2025 ...