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Under Security Fears, Jerusalem Marks a Muted Good Friday

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Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s old city is relatively empty as Christians mark Good Friday

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The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, led the Good Friday services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Reuters reported. This year, the processions were very limited and symbolic due to the war and restrictions, and the specific time of the services was not announced publicly.

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In Jerusalem the Good Friday celebrations have begun under special conditions. Because of the Iran war no pilgrims are allowed to go to the old town, the grave church remains closed.

DOUBLE LLAVE – The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the highest authority for Catholics in the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, presided this Good Friday the liturgy of the Passion of Christ in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, after Israel restricted its access last Palm Sunday. According to a statement from the Patriarchate, the Mass was celebrated in the morning at Calvary, the part to the right of the altar inside the basilica,…

The celebration in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher combined the liturgical commemoration with the historic site of the crucifixion of the Son of God, reports Vatican News. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, presided over the Good Friday liturgy – without the participation of the faithful. A small number of priests and the Franciscans serving in the basilica adored the reliquary of the Holy Cross on Calvary. During…

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The Church in Jerusalem commemorated the mystery of the Lord's Passion. The celebration in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher combined the liturgical commemoration with the historic site of the crucifixion of the Son of God. >>> A Few Words on… Joy in Lent [COLUMN] The Good Friday liturgy – without the participation of the faithful – was presided over by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. A small number of priests an…

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