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Located in Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is believed by many to mark the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial.

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The Patriarch will also be making an official visit to Greece and an expected visit to Russia in the coming week as part of this broader effort to support Christian communities.

Catholic leaders led Holy Thursday prayers at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem without public attendance as the city’s major holy sites continue to be closed due to the ongoing Iran war.

The last time the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was closed for an extended period was in 1349, during an outbreak of the Black Death in Jerusalem. Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel.