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The Holy Light has arrived at the Metochion of the Holy Sepulchre in Plaka, and from there it is being distributed throughout Greece

It was received with honors befitting a head of state at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Israeli blockade of the Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem: The status quo of the Holy Sepulchre must be fully respected

"Greece expresses its solidarity and unwavering support to the Christian Churches in Jerusalem"

Israel reconsiders ban on Catholic Patriarch’s entry to Holy Sepulchre following international backlash

Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the service to be allowed after strong reactions - The decision was linked to security reasons due to the conflict with Iran

Jesus’ Tomb-Restoration project unveiled in Greece

The exhibit is also being shown at the National Geographic Museum since November 2017 & will remain there until August this year