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Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter's 'Holy Fire' rite

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Melissa Kent in Jerusalem
April 21, 2025

Orthodox Christians from around the world have attended the centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified and buried here.

Melissa Kent Award-winning Canadian broadcast news and current affairs journalist
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