Sunday, April 12, 2009

I Miss Easter in Jerusalem


I miss being in Jerusalem during Easter when the Old City used to be abuzz with tourists and pilgrims. I miss the scuffles that used to break between Greek Orthodox priests and other denominations at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher during Holy Saturday (Sabt el Noor). I miss Palm Sunday (Eid el Sha’nineh) without the watchful eyes of Israeli soldiers toting M-16s.

1 comment:

  1. Yup- Easter without an Israeli occupation will be a better one

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