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Jerusalem Patriarchate Condemns Violence During Holy Saturday

4/22/2025

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On April 19, 2025, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem fiercely condemned Israeli police actions that marred Holy Saturday ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Worshippers faced barriers and violence, shattering the sanctity of this sacred occasion. The Patriarchate's call for peace and justice echoes the deep-rooted tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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On April 19, 2025, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem fiercely condemned Israeli police actions that marred Holy Saturday ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Worshippers faced barriers and violence, shattering the sanctity of this sacred occasion. The Patriarchate's call for peace and justice echoes the deep-rooted tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.