Christians greet Easter sunrise on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives

01/08

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As the sun first appears through the morning haze, Rev. Fred Strickert serves communion to international and Palestinian Christian worshipers during an Easter sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

02/08

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In early morning darkness on the Mount of Olives, international and Palestinian Christian worshipers gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an Easter sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

03/08

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In early morning darkness on the Mount of Olives, Revs. Fred and Gloria Stricker lead international and Palestinian Christian worshipers in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an Easter sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

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05/08

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As the sun rises over the Mount of Olives, Revs. Fred and Gloria Strickert bless international and Palestinian Christian worshipers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an Easter sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

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JERUSALEM - APRIL 8: Rev. Fred Strickert, pastors of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, breaks bread for communion with international and Palestinian Christian worshipers during an Easter sunrise service on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusa.

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Rev. Fred Strickert offers a sermon to international and Palestinian Christian worshipers gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an Easter morning sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

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As the sun rises over the Mount of Olives, international and Palestinian Christian worshipers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an Easter morning sunrise service in East Jerusalem.

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International pilgrims and Palestinian Christians gathered for an Easter sunrise service on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem. Beginning in early morning darkness, the worshipers celebrated communion under the rising sun.