Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem | Jerusalem | Al Jazeera

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Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem
Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa, as Israeli restrictions and regional war sharply limited access. Traditional processions were cancelled and Mass attendance capped at under 50 people, in stark contrast to the thousands who normally take part.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
3 Apr 2026
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Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem
Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa, as Israeli restrictions and regional war sharply limited access. Traditional processions were cancelled and Mass attendance capped at under 50 people, in stark contrast to the thousands who normally take part.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
3 Apr 2026
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This article covers city, jerusalem, apr topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 88.