April 17, 2006

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  A Greek Orthodox priest stands, prior to the Palm Sunday Mass (Liturgy), outside the tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, which is believed to be built over the tomb where Jesus Christ was buried. Thousands of Christians visited the city for Catholic Easter this weekend. The Israeli Tourism Ministry said that some 90,000 tourists were visiting the country for Easter, up 20 percent from last year. Thousands of Orthodox Christians are expected in the Old City this week to observe the processions and services, which will culminate in the handing out of the Holy Light on Easter Sunday, to mark Christ’s resurrection.

  
  

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