Antonia Moropoulou reveals what happened when scientists opened the Holy Sepulchre during its historic 2016–2017 restoration, ...

Visitors stand near the newly restored Edicule, the ancient structure housing the tomb, which according to Christian belief is where Jesus's body was anointed and buried, seen at the completion of ...

The Holy Fire descended on Great Saturday, the eve of Easter, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the Church of the Resurrection of Christ) in Jerusalem. The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in ...

Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. Worshippers packed the 12th-century basilica, built on the ...

JERUSALEM, Israel — On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the Holy Fire. Holding unlit ...

JERUSALEM — A team of experts began a historic renovation Monday at the spot where Christians believe Jesus was buried, overcoming longstanding religious rivalries to carry out the first repairs at ...

Pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem on Saturday for the annual “Holy Fire” ceremony at the revered site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection, an ancient custom considered by many believers to be a miraculous ...