That must be a sight to behold to see all those candles lit in this ancient church.
Christians gather at Jerusalem church for lighting of 'holy fire'
By Maher Abukhater .
April 19, 2014, 10:12 a.m.
JERUSALEM Thousands of people gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalems Old City on Saturday for the lighting of the holy fire, an annual ritual marking the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
The Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem battled his way through crowds shortly after midday to enter the churchs small chapel, where what is believed to be Jesus' tomb is located. Minutes later, the pilgrims inside the small basilica cheered as he emerged carrying two lit bundles of 33 candles each symbolizing the age of Jesus at the time of his death.
Christians gather at Jerusalem church for lighting of 'holy fire' - latimes.com
Christians gather at Jerusalem church for lighting of 'holy fire'
By Maher Abukhater .
April 19, 2014, 10:12 a.m.
JERUSALEM Thousands of people gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalems Old City on Saturday for the lighting of the holy fire, an annual ritual marking the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
The Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem battled his way through crowds shortly after midday to enter the churchs small chapel, where what is believed to be Jesus' tomb is located. Minutes later, the pilgrims inside the small basilica cheered as he emerged carrying two lit bundles of 33 candles each symbolizing the age of Jesus at the time of his death.
Christians gather at Jerusalem church for lighting of 'holy fire' - latimes.com
