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Jerusalem Celebrates Second Resurrection with Multilingual Ceremony

4/15/2026

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The Second Resurrection ceremony at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, April 12, 2026, was led by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem.
The ceremony included a procession to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Gospel readings in multiple languages.
In Târgoviste, Metropolitan Nifon of Târgoviste presided over the Divine Liturgy and distributed Holy Light to thousands.
The celebrations concluded with the Patriarch distributing Paschal eggs and a festive meal to attendees.

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Story summary

The Second Resurrection ceremony at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, April 12, 2026, was led by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem.
The ceremony included a procession to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Gospel readings in multiple languages.
In Târgoviste, Metropolitan Nifon of Târgoviste presided over the Divine Liturgy and distributed Holy Light to thousands.
The celebrations concluded with the Patriarch distributing Paschal eggs and a festive meal to attendees.