Easter

International Christian Embassy condemns burning of Netanyahu effigy at Spain Easter ceremony

The group also urged the Vatican to reconsider what it described as one-sided criticism of Israel and to take steps to prevent similar incidents globally. 

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
People cheer as an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blown up, in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media, in El Burgo, Spain, April 5, 2026.
Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.

'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured April 7, 2026.

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelensky agrees

Putin's announcement was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year. Each side accused the other of violating it.

|ByREUTERS
Dubai Chocolate.

KitKat trucks heist may cause Easter shortage in Europe

“We’ve always encouraged people to take a break with KitKat, but it seems the thieves took the message a bit too literally – and drove off with over 12 tons of our chocolate,” Nestlé said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Christian Media Center CEO: Fewer pilgrims for Easter as terror spikes

Sobhy Makhoul said that the recent state of attacks is "worrisome.”

APRIL 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019

Three ways you form a special bond with the Holy Land, and bless Israel

Opinion: No. 1 - Plan that trip to Israel you've been putting off

APRIL 7, 2022ByITAI SCHIMMEL
An Indonesian Christian worshipper holds a cross as she walks the Via Dolarosa on Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City April 6, 2012. Christian worshippers retraced the route Jesus took along Via Dolorosa to his crucifixion in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

A history of Easter feasts

Opinion: Why the English breakfast might be medieval

APRIL 6, 2022ByGILES GASPER
Hot cross buns

'Easter Bunny, you're just not part of the Resurrection story'

Opinion: Easter vs. Resurrection Day vs. Passover

APRIL 5, 2022ByCHRISTINE DARG
Christian worshippers mark Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City

Christians call on Israeli authorities for protection amid ISIS threat

The letter warned harm to Christians in Israel during Easter would cause "great embarrassment and damage to the State of Israel."

MARCH 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Holy Fire celebration at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem

On Passover, Easter: Look for biblical patterns

Opinion: "Pesach is a story of patterns," writes Pastor Trey Graham.

MARCH 29, 2022ByTREY GRAHAM
Bernie Faller attends a Passover seder for 10 people vaccinated against COVID-19 in Louisville, Kentucky on March 27, 2021.

Easter, Passover, Ramadan coincide, raising specter of tensions in Jerusalem

All three holidays begin in the month of April.

MARCH 22, 2022ByNICOLE JANSEZIAN / ALL ISRAEL NEWS
Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019

Clemency appeals to be considered for upcoming religious festivals

Clemency appeals by Jewish, Muslim and Christian Prisoners to be considered for upcoming religious festivals

MARCH 14, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A Star of David necklace.

Agency working with US military wants Jews to apologize for killing Jesus

“Jesus lived. You killed him. God raised him. We saw him. Say sorry,” chaplain Lt. Aristotle Rivera said in an Easter sermon.

MAY 7, 2021ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
An actor portraying Jesus Christ takes part in Passion Play as part of Good Friday celebrations at the Sanctuary of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska near Krakow, Poland April 19, 2019.

Thousands gather for Easter in Jerusalem's Old City for Way of Cross walk

The ceremony took on new meaning in 2021, with Jerusalem finally allowing religious mass gatherings due to its successful vaccination rollout.

APRIL 4, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Christian worshippers take part in a Good Friday procession along the Via Dolorosa amid eased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, during Easter Holy Week in Jerusalem's Old City April 2, 2021.