Christian pilgrims celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

26.04.2011                      22.Nisan, 5771                      Shmini schel Pesach; Tag 7 des Omer

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Christian pilgrims celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics hold ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher as the different calendars of the churches coincide this year.

Christians from around the world have been celebrating Easter in Jerusalem, marking  Jesus' resurrection in the holy city more than two millennia ago.
>Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics held ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, revered as the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial and of his resurrection on Easter Sunday….