Even as church reopens from coronavirus closure, two documentaries portray complex modern struggles at site where Jesus is believed to have been crucified, buried and resurrected
Church authorities limit entrance to 50 people at a time, who are required to maintain social distance and avoid touching any of the site's stones, icons or other religious items
Clergymen allowed in briefly, but disappointed worshipers refused entry at Christian holy site, as officials say 50-person restriction makes it impossible to reopen to public
Leaders of denominations sharing site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected, say worshipers must wear masks, socially distance and not kiss stones
Greece and Russia have arranged to pick up Holy Light from Israel, but won't distribute it as most significant religious holiday for 300 million Orthodox is essentially cancelled
Before the virus struck, pilgrims would follow in Jesus' footsteps from the site of his Passover celebration at the Cenacle to his tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Israeli officials say the mysterious pre-Easter ceremony limited to 10 leaders, who will deliver the flame to overseas communities through creative means
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