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Easter's Holy Fire ceremony celebrated in Jerusalem

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Hundreds of Christian worshippers have celebrated Easter's Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

The Holy Fire is considered a miracle occurring every year on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.

The ancient church is believed to be built on the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.

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