VOA标准英语2011--Christian Pilgrims Celebrate Easter in J

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Christian¹ Pilgrims Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

Christians² celebrated³ Easter on Sunday, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Easter celebrations in Jerusalem began at dawn with a sunrise service at the Garden Tomb. Worshipers sang hymns⁴ facing an ancient, empty tomb carved into a rock. The holy site is said to resemble the garden where Jesus was buried, according to biblical accounts. A sign on the tomb's door says, "He is not here. He is risen."
The main Easter services took place at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher⁵. Catholic priests and monks⁶ in festive⁷ robes celebrated Mass, as a fragrant⁸ cloud of incense⁹ rose above the ancient stone tomb believed to be the place where Jesus rose from the dead.
Tens of thousands of pilgrims came to Jerusalem for Easter, including John Bennett from Houston, Texas, in the United States.
"It is a special place in the hearts of all Christians all over the world. This is where the Messiah died, was buried and rose again. And it's a wonderful experience to get here."
Freann Linecar came from Cardiff, Wales.
"It is the most amazing experience; it has brought so much of the Scripture¹⁰ to life for me. And being here with Christians from across the world really just makes me feel so excited that Christ is working in our land, in all the lands."
It was a big turnout this year because the Eastern Orthodox and Western Churches celebrated Easter on the same day.