Holy Thursday8 a.m. Washing of the Feet at the Holy Sepulchre2 p.m. Armenian Orthodox Foot Washing Ceremony at St. James Church3:30 p.m. Catholic Pilgrimage to St. James in the Armenian Quarter and to the churches on Mount Zion5 p.m. Armenian processional from the olive tree at the Holy Archangels Church, believed to be where Jesus before meeting Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas the High Priest (John 18:19-24). 9 p.m. Gethsemane: Holy Hour in the Basilica of the AgonyFriday, April 22Good Friday9:30 a.m. Good Friday Service in English at the Garden Tomb12:15 p.m. Via Dolorosa: Way of the Cross. Starting from the First Station with the Franciscan Friars, followed by variousgroups.8:10 p.m. “Funeral" Procession at the Holy SepulchreSaturday, April 23Holy Saturday6:30 a.m. Catholic Easter Vigil at Holy Sepulchre1 p.m. Referred to as the Saturday of Light, or Sapt il-Noor, the Holy Fire Ceremony takes place at the Holy Sepulchre and is observed by Eastern Orthodox sects, such as the Greek, Syrian, Armenian, Greek and Russian churches as well as the Copts. Must arrive with a pass issued by one of the churches hours in advance of the service.16:15 p.m. Resurrection Service in Arabic, with translation into Hebrew7 p.m. Ethiopian Holy Fire service on roof of Holy Sepulchre. No pass required.Sunday, April 24Easter Sundayholy sepulchre, tomb, easterMasses held at Holy Sepulchre, St. James Church and other churches in the Old CIty6:30 a.m. “Son-Rise” Resurrection Service in English at the Garden Tomb9:30 a.m. “Son-Rise” Resurrection Service in English at the Garden Tomb11 a.m. Resurrection Service in Scandinavian at the Garden Tomb12:30 p.m. Resurrection Service in French at the Garden TombMonday, April 25Easter MondayMasses held at Holy Sepulchre, St. James Church and other churches in the Old CityTravelujah, the leading Christian social network focused on connecting Christians to the Holy Land. People can learn, plan and share their Holy Land tour and travel experiences on Travelujah.
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Holy Thursday8 a.m. Washing of the Feet at the Holy Sepulchre2 p.m. Armenian Orthodox Foot Washing Ceremony at St. James Church3:30 p.m. Catholic Pilgrimage to St. James in the Armenian Quarter and to the churches on Mount Zion5 p.m. Armenian processional from the olive tree at the Holy Archangels Church, believed to be where Jesus before meeting Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas the High Priest (John 18:19-24). 9 p.m. Gethsemane: Holy Hour in the Basilica of the AgonyFriday, April 22Good Friday9:30 a.m. Good Friday Service in English at the Garden Tomb12:15 p.m. Via Dolorosa: Way of the Cross. Starting from the First Station with the Franciscan Friars, followed by variousgroups.8:10 p.m. “Funeral" Procession at the Holy SepulchreSaturday, April 23Holy Saturday6:30 a.m. Catholic Easter Vigil at Holy Sepulchre1 p.m. Referred to as the Saturday of Light, or Sapt il-Noor, the Holy Fire Ceremony takes place at the Holy Sepulchre and is observed by Eastern Orthodox sects, such as the Greek, Syrian, Armenian, Greek and Russian churches as well as the Copts. Must arrive with a pass issued by one of the churches hours in advance of the service.16:15 p.m. Resurrection Service in Arabic, with translation into Hebrew7 p.m. Ethiopian Holy Fire service on roof of Holy Sepulchre. No pass required.Sunday, April 24Easter Sundayholy sepulchre, tomb, easterMasses held at Holy Sepulchre, St. James Church and other churches in the Old CIty6:30 a.m. “Son-Rise” Resurrection Service in English at the Garden Tomb9:30 a.m. “Son-Rise” Resurrection Service in English at the Garden Tomb11 a.m. Resurrection Service in Scandinavian at the Garden Tomb12:30 p.m. Resurrection Service in French at the Garden TombMonday, April 25Easter MondayMasses held at Holy Sepulchre, St. James Church and other churches in the Old CityTravelujah, the leading Christian social network focused on connecting Christians to the Holy Land. People can learn, plan and share their Holy Land tour and travel experiences on Travelujah.