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How Orthodox Christians are keeping Easter traditions despite lockdown
Worshippers have been marking the Holy Fire ceremony that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus in the same way for centuries — until this year.
By
Henriette Chacar
April 17, 2020
Israel bars hundreds of Palestinian Christians from traveling on Easter
In an unprecedented decision, Israeli authorities are denying hundreds of Palestinian Christians the right to travel to Jerusalem for the holiday, while barring all movement between the West Bank and Gaza. Thousands of Christian pilgrims from all over the world are expected to travel to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. For Christian Palestinians who live no more than hours…
By
Henriette Chacar
April 19, 2019
WATCH: Palestinians visit ruins of village destroyed during Nakba
Descendants of Palestinians who were expelled from the village of Ma’alul during the Nakba visit the site of their former home to celebrate Easter in the church there — one of the few buildings left standing after the Israeli army destroyed the locality. Read more: Mapping the Palestinian villages erased and replaced with Jewish towns Israel…
By
Social TV
May 18, 2017
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Photos of the week: Returning from Beirut, returning to Iqrit
This week: Majd Kayyal returns to his home in Haifa after protesting for his right for movement, Palestinian residents of Umm al-Fahm protest against ‘price tag’ mosque arson, Israelis protest for housing and animal rights, and for their right to get high.
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Activestills
April 25, 2014
PHOTOS: Christians face barriers to Easter worship in Jerusalem
Year after year, Palestinian Christians and international pilgrims face checkpoints and harsh treatment by Israeli police officers as they attempt to celebrate the Easter season in Jerusalem. Text and photos by: Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Activestills.org Palestinian Christians and international pilgrims faced Israeli barriers and harsh treatment by officers as they attempted to celebrate the Easter season…
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Activestills
April 20, 2014
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