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Maram Humaid

Despite Israeli restrictions, Christians celebrate Holy Flame

Worshippers in the courtyard of the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza light candles from each other on April 15, 2023 [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]

Jerusalem/Gaza – The Christians of Palestine celebrated the Sabbath of Light on Saturday in occupied East Jerusalem, Gaza and other Palestinian cities amid strict restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities.

After the Holy Light flooded the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, its flames were sent to the city of Ramallah and many other Palestinian towns, as well as to several neighbouring Arab countries and other European countries.

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