Easter Sunday is the most joyous day in the Christian calendar. ... traveling along the Via Dolorosa and visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are high points on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

If you’re coming to Israel for Easter, or any time, these 10 sites are a must. The list was compiled by ISRAEL21c with the assistance of Israeli tour guide Jacob Firsel, author of Go to Galilee: A ...

Orthodox Easter is a Christian celebration that marks the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion by the Romans. The event is considered one of the most important events in the religion.

This ancient religious ritual announces the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the UK, the King and Queen were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

In a tradition dating back more than 850 years, two Muslim families in Jerusalem on Friday handed over the key to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity's holiest sites, ahead of ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the Easter story. HISTORY & CULTURE ...

Christian pilgrims hold candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, a day before Easter, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected ...