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Orthodox Christians clergy and nuns hold candles as they arrive for the Holy Fire ceremony, a day before Easter, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Video. Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate their Easter weekend

Updated: 15/04/2023 - 15:07 GMT+2

Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday while there were also celebrations in North Macedonia and Romania.

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