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  • Lent in Jerusalem: The Holy Fire ceremony

    04/15/2017 1:08:49 AM PDT · by blueplum · 8 replies
    Jerusalem Post ^ | 05 April 2011 | NICOLE JANSEZIAN, TRAVELUJAH
    Easter in Israel is essentially centered on one specific tradition which is the hallmark of the season for local Christians. Easter in Israel is essentially centered on one specific tradition, the Holy Fire ceremony, which takes place on the Saturday before Easter, and is the hallmark of this holiday's season in Jerusalem for local Christians plus the thousands of faithful who make the pilgrimage to the Holy Land for this special occasion. All of Lenten and Easter events culminate in that moment, when the spirit of Jesus fills the tomb site in the Holy Sepulchre. According to their belief, a...