
Antonia Moropoulou Recounts Holy Sepulchre Restoration Experience
Professor Antonia Moropoulou, head of the historic restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, describes the intense energy felt when the tomb was opened after centuries.
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Professor Antonia Moropoulou, head of the historic restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, describes the intense energy felt when the tomb was opened after centuries.

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In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful…

Christians in Jerusalem are calling for open defiance against Israeli restrictions after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was blocked from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.
The Vatican has conveyed its regret to Israel following an incident involving the blocking of access to the Holy Sepulchre, signaling diplomatic tensions over religious sites.

An article explores the historical and religious significance of the Holy Sepulchre, the site believed to be where Jesus was crucified and buried, rediscovered by Saint Helena in the 4th century.

Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders, including the Latin Patriarch, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The decision has drawn widespread criticism from international leaders, including Italy, France, Spain, and the EU, who have denounced it as a violation of religious freedom.

Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki assures that the Holy Fire ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre will proceed as normal despite Middle East conflict concerns, emphasizing that the Resurrection does not depend on its arrival from Jerusalem.
Полиция Израиля сообщила 16 марта о падении обломков ракет и перехватчиков в окрестностях Старого города в Иерусалиме, где расположены главные христианские, мусульманские и иудейские святыни.

Professor Antonia Moropoulou spoke about the historic restoration project of the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. She described feeling an release of energy when the tomb was opened, detailing the work that began in June 2016 and concluded in March 2017.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has reopened after 40 days of restrictions imposed due to the conflict in the Middle East, allowing believers to attend ceremonies.

Israel has announced the reopening of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem starting Thursday. The sites had been closed for weeks, coinciding with Eid.
Easter celebrations in Jerusalem have been significantly disrupted by ongoing conflict and new restrictions at the Holy Sepulchre. The situation highlights the impact of regional tensions on religious observances.

A rare 'Boží hrob' (Holy Sepulchre), a symbolic representation of Christ's tomb, has been preserved in Bořislav, Teplice region, as Christians prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa celebrated the Maundy Thursday service in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre without congregants, citing security concerns in the city.
The Vatican has expressed regret to Israel following an incident involving the blocking of access to the Holy Sepulchre.

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.

Articles discuss the traditions and Christian significance of Palm Sunday, also known as Pūpolsvētdiena or Kvetná nedeľa, highlighting its two strong stories and associated customs.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City have been closed to visitors for weeks due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, causing concern among Christians.

Fragments from ballistic missiles fired by Iran and debris from Israeli interceptors fell around Jerusalem's Old City, including near the Al-Aqsa Mosque, with Israel sharing an image of the shrapnel.

Το γεμάτο ελπίδα και αγάπη μήνυμα της Ανάστασης του Θεανθρώπου αναμένουν σήμερα οι απανταχού ορθόδοξοι χριστιανοί ενώ οι κρότοι της πρώτης Ανάστασης ακούστηκαν ήδη στην Παναγία Φανερωμένη ή Ιερό Ναό…

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem led the Ceremony of the Washing of the Feet at the Holy Sepulchre, as restrictions in the Holy Land were lifted following the US-Iran ceasefire.

Easter celebrations in Jerusalem were significantly disrupted by ongoing conflict and restrictions imposed at the key Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with war and access limitations affecting worshippers.
All shops in the area were closed, heightening the sense of emptiness.

Christians in Jerusalem are expressing distress over drastic security measures, imposed due to the ongoing conflict, which are preventing them from celebrating Easter mass at the Holy Sepulchre and disrupting the status quo.
Israel initially blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking international outcry and prompting Washington to express concern. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the ban, though the Vatican expressed dissatisfaction over the restricted access.

The Israeli military has suspended and pulled a battalion from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a rare punishment for soldier misconduct, following 'revenge' comments made by a soldier and an assault on a CNN crew during their detention.
Police in Jerusalem blocked a cardinal from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, an incident reported by Reuters.

Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, including one child, according to local health officials.

Ο υπουργός Εξωτερικών Γκίντεον Σαάρ είναι σε επικοινωνία με τον Πατριάρχη της Ελληνικής Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας στην Ιερουσαλήμ, μετά την πρόσκρουση θραυσμάτων ιρανικού πυραύλου σε μοναστήρι. Ο…

Jerusalem is on high alert as Iran launches missile and drone attacks, leading to the decision to seal the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for security reasons.