Ceremony of Holy Fire held in Jerusalem's Old City

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-5-5 11:18:05

Christian pilgrims hold candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)
Christian pilgrims hold candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)


 
Christian pilgrims hold candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)
Christian pilgrims hold candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the burial site of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)


 
A Christian Orthodox pilgrim raises her hand while holding three crosses towards a beam of light in front of the Edicule at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)
A Christian Orthodox pilgrim raises her hand while holding three crosses towards a beam of light in front of the Edicule at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2013. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)


 

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