Jerusalem celebrates Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
發佈日期: 2026-04-04 23:24
TVB News
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, led the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
The patriarch was joined by a limited number of clergymen following restrictions set out by Israel's Home Front Command because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The sprawling 12th century basilica is built on the site where, according to tradition, Jesus was crucified and buried.
Last week, Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate a private Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries. This set off a wave of criticism from the US and others.
Jerusalem's major holy sites, including the church, are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, as the city has come under frequent fire from Iranian missiles.
Early Monday morning, Israel's police said it had approved a "limited prayer framework" for the church.
