Easter

International Christian Embassy condemns burning of Netanyahu effigy at Spain Easter ceremony

The group also urged the Vatican to reconsider what it described as one-sided criticism of Israel and to take steps to prevent similar incidents globally. 

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
People cheer as an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blown up, in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media, in El Burgo, Spain, April 5, 2026.
Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.

'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured April 7, 2026.

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelensky agrees

Putin's announcement was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year. Each side accused the other of violating it.

|ByREUTERS
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KitKat trucks heist may cause Easter shortage in Europe

“We’ve always encouraged people to take a break with KitKat, but it seems the thieves took the message a bit too literally – and drove off with over 12 tons of our chocolate,” Nestlé said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ukraine's Zelensky denounces Russian strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday

The majority of Ukraine's 41 million people are Orthodox Christians who celebrate Easter a week from now.

APRIL 10, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Ukrainian people with Orthodox Easter message, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at the Saint Sophia cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine April 23, 2022.

Temple Mount activist detained for plan to sacrifice Paschal lamb

The Jerusalem District of Israel Police have completed their preparations for the Passover and Easter holidays.

APRIL 3, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
MAN HOLDS lamb at reenactment of Passover sacrifice 370

Is the Information Domain the key to reducing Ramadan violence? - opinion

The Information Domain is the key to that lies in the interface between the professional and political levels.

MARCH 31, 2023ByGADI EZRA
Palestinians protest after Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, March 31, 2023.

Jerusalem deputy mayor: Jerusalem patriarch pushing ‘false narrative’

"These tirades are part of a well-orchestrated fundraising campaign to the Christian world."

APRIL 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, leads a procession during Orthodox Palm Sunday, marking the start of Holy Week that ends on Easter Sunday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 17, 2022.

Russia's Putin attends midnight Orthodox Easter mass in Moscow

Putin attended the service at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

APRIL 24, 2022ByREUTERS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the country's oil and gas industry with representatives of Russian energy companies and officials via a video link at a residence outside Moscow, Russia April 14, 2022

Christian pilgrims and Israel Police clash during Holy Fire ceremony

Thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Old City for the Holy Fire ceremony of Saturday of Light.

APRIL 23, 2022ByARIELLA MARSDEN
Pilgrims light candles in the Holy Fire Ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Russian Patriarch avoids criticizing Ukraine conflict

"May the Lord heal the wounds inflicted on people."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducts a service in Moscow

Easter chants echo in ancient cistern near birthplace of Christianity

"There’s an echo."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
Few steps away from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visitors discover an underground cistern with a musical surprise

Ukrainian children delight in painting Easter eggs

"This is, firstly, a symbol of life."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
A girl looks at an Easter egg painted in the traditional style in Kyiv

Holy Fire lights up Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Christian pilgrims, police clash in minor incident.

APRIL 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Holy Fire ceremony 2022