Lent in Jerusalem: The Holy Fire Ceremony

By NICOLE JANSEZIAN, TRAVELUJAH 04/05/2011 For further information on Christian tourism and Holy Land Tours to Israel contact Travelujah. Easter in Israel is essentially centered on one specific tradition, the Holy Fire ceremony, which takes place on the Saturday before Easter, and is the hallmark of this holiday’s season in Jerusalem for local Christians plus the thousands of faithful who make the pilgrimage to the Holy Land for this special occasion