Thousands attend holy fire ceremony

Worshipers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, April 19, 2014.

All photos taken on April 19, 2014.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City.

Jerusalem, Israel

A worshiper holds candles as she takes part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers react to a beam of sunlight filtering from the ceiling.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers react to a beam of sunlight filtering from the ceiling.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers react to a beam of sunlight filtering from the ceiling.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers react to a beam of sunlight filtering from the ceiling.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony.

Jerusalem, Israel

Worshipers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony.

Jerusalem, Israel

Ethiopian Orthodox worshipers hold candles during the Holy Fire ceremony at the Ethiopian section of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City.