Posted on Apr 23, 2022
Israeli restrictions on ‘Holy Fire’ ignite Christian outrage
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Christians have celebrated their “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This year, the ceremony comes amid rising tensions with Israel, which imposed new restrictions on attendance that it said were needed for safety. Israel says it wants to prevent another disaster after a crowd stampede at a packed Jewish holy site last year left 45 people dead.
Christian leaders say there’s no need to alter a ceremony that has been held for centuries. Jerusalem is already on edge following days of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at a holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims.
Christian leaders say there’s no need to alter a ceremony that has been held for centuries. Jerusalem is already on edge following days of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at a holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims.
Israeli restrictions on ‘Holy Fire’ ignite Christian outrage
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First, only the Orthodox Church recognizes the event, neither the Roman Church nor heretical Protestant officials recognize the event. Second, it's not a real miracle, the candles do not magically ignite, the wicks are treated with liquid white phosphorus, which ignite once the wicks dry after about 20-30 minutes.
Plus, it's their country, they get to do what they want.
Plus, it's their country, they get to do what they want.
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