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
Dubai Chocolate.

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

Jerusalem Patriarchate: Christrians defy police, gather for Holy Fire event

"There is no justification” for limiting gatherings this year, the Patriarchate said.

APRIL 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Ukrainians want Russians removed from pope's Good Friday procession

The text of the meditation speaks of reconciliation and reconstruction

APRIL 14, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis leads the Via Crucis procession at Rome's Colosseum

Museum of the Bible launches Passover, Easter exhibits: videos

Passover starts Friday night at sundown. Easter is on Sunday, April 17.

APRIL 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Stations of the Cross with Jeff Cavins

Bethlehem pins economic hopes on resumption of tourism for Easter

Palestinians also hoping for visitors to revive ailing industry.

APRIL 13, 2022ByALL ARAB NEWS STAFF
Father Rami Asakriyah sprinkles holy water on palm fronds during the Palm Sunday service at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, April 10, 2022.

Best Easter pageant ever? Half a century of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Opinion: “Superstar” is the most commercially successful adaptation of a biblical story in Broadway history

APRIL 12, 2022ByHENRY BIAL
"Jesus Christ Superstar"

5 creative dishes for an interfaith Passover-Easter meal

Here's how to host an interfaith Passover-Easter meal.

APRIL 11, 2022ByELIANA RUDEE
Jamie Geller's potato kugel

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre 'resurrected' for Palm Sunday mass

Around 500 worshippers passed through the huge wooden doors of the church

APRIL 10, 2022ByREUTERS
Christian worshippers attend Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

Lent 2022 in the Holy Land - here's what has been happening

The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and charity.

APRIL 10, 2022ByLATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM
The parish of Rafidia, near Nablus, brought Holy Communion to isolated families in the area.

Holy Week celebrations in Jerusalem - the full schedule

APRIL 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Holy Week image (illustrative)

Let us pray for peace this Easter, Passover and Ramadan

Opinion: "God loves peace"

APRIL 9, 2022ByREV. JOHNNIE MOORE
Religious leaders from different religions met at Moskva Square in Jerusalem on March 21 in order to call on Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the Primate of the Russia Orthodox Church, to use his position and power to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.