24.04.2011                      20.Nisan, 5771                      Chel Hamo'ed 5; Tag 5 des Omer

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Ahead of Easter, thousands mark holy fire rite in Jerusalem

The annual fire ritual has been practiced for at least the last 1,200 years on the day before Easter.

The small doorway to the traditional site of Jesus' tomb cracked open to reveal a bright flame and tens of thousands of worshippers cheered ecstatically, marking the pinnacle of Easter Week's holy fire ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
The annual ritual has been practiced for at least the last 1,200 years on the day before Easter, which celebrates Jesus' resurrection….