On Saturday, April 11, on the eve of Easter, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem will host the ceremony of the Descent of the Holy Fire.
This year, the ceremony will be held behind closed doors for security reasons.
This was reported by the Israeli police. The decision was made after consultations with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Law enforcement officials explained that the current security situation does not allow large public gatherings.
In particular, in recent weeks, rocket falls and debris from interceptions have been recorded near the holy sites, creating a real threat to pilgrims.
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