Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

The ceremony was held after Israeli authorities eased some restrictions on access to holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.

A flame lit within the tomb of Jesus Christ was flown on a Greek government aircraft to Athens for distribution to churches nationwide.

Worshippers from around the world attended the event, which has been a central tradition of the Orthodox faith for over a thousand years.

Despite the ongoing regional conflict, the ceremony provided a moment of spiritual unity and hope for the gathered crowds.