Orthodox Christians await Holy Light in Jerusalem under heavy police restrictions ...Middle East

JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims from around the world filled Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday to celebrate the Orthodox Holy Light ceremony, under a heavy Israeli police presence that has drawn anger from churches.The millennium-old celebration, symbolising Jesus's resurrection, usually draws thousands of worshippers to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians believe Jesus was buried.But Israeli police this year have significantly limited access to the event, citing safety concerns.In contrast to previous years, when as many as 10,000 worshippers packed into the church, only 1,800 will be allowed inside this year, with another 1,200 outside. Additional

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