💨 Abstract

Every year, thousands of Christians gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem for the centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony. In the near-total darkness, the Greek patriarch emerges with two lit candles, igniting unlit ones. This tradition dates back at least 1,200 years, but safety concerns persist, with past incidents resulting in fatalities. This year, Israeli authorities restricted participants due to safety concerns, causing protests from church leaders.

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