Pr. prof. Ion Ciungu
"Israeli authorities announced that the Church of
the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem will reopen to worshippers and visitors
starting Thursday morning, April 9, after weeks of closure. Police said
security forces will be deployed throughout the Old City and surrounding roads
to manage and protect those attending. The site had been closed since Feb. 28
as a precaution during the ongoing regional tensions. Easter light celebrations
will resume this Sunday, April 12, 2026." https://www.facebook.com/reel/1879929056049785
"The 'Israeli' police said that holy places in
Jerusalem, which had been closed allegedly due to safety measures during the
war with Iran, will reopen on Thursday." https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1394796892688347&set=a.635930375241673
"Biserica Sfântului Mormânt din Ierusalim a fost redeschisă după 40 de zile de restricții impuse în contextul conflictului din Orientul Mijlociu, iar reluarea accesului credincioșilor în lăcașul sfânt face posibilă participarea la ceremonia primirii Sfintei Lumini.
Potrivit unui comunicat de presă al Poliției Israeliene, redeschiderea are loc „în urma schimbării politicii de apărare și a actualizării instrucțiunilor Comandamentului Frontului Intern”.
„Începând din dimineața zilei de joi, 9 aprilie 2026, locurile sfinte din orașul Ierusalim vor fi redeschise pentru vizite și rugăciune”, se arată în comunicat.
Pe lângă Biserica Sfântului Mormânt, au fost redeschise și alte locuri sfinte importante, între care Zidul Plângerii și Muntele Templului, în condiții de securitate sporită." https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1260246339614315&set=a.527951942843762
"The Church of the
Holy Sepulchre opened its doors early in the morning, welcoming pilgrims who
gathered to honor the Holy Days and pray at one of the holiest sites of
Christianity", https://orthodoxtimes.com/divine-liturgy-of-basil-the-great-was-celebrated-at-the-patriarchate-of-jerusalem-videophotos/
"JERUSALEM — The
Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopened to pilgrims and visitors Thursday
morning, for the first time in 40 days, following the easing of wartime
restrictions imposed during the recent conflict with Iran.
Israeli police
confirmed that major holy sites across the city—including the Western Wall and
the Temple Mount—have resumed access under updated security guidelines issued
after the ceasefire. Hundreds of police officers, Border Police units, and
volunteers were deployed throughout Jerusalem and the Old City to ensure safe
access while maintaining public order." https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122175549908802680&set=a.122108681078802680
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