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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests giving speech to the community based from the Holy Bible. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests lights the large candle from which participants will light the candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Christians lights their candles with each others easter candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Christians carries their candles during the ceremony. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests lights the large candle from which participants will light the candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests giving speech to the community based from the Holy Bible. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Priests are placing the big candle symbolizing the light of Christ's resurrection overcoming the darkness of the tomb. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests and attendees enter the church to pray together with Easter candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Easter bonfire prepared before the ritual for the easter’s eve ritual. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

A Christian man places candles and prays for his wish. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

A Christian women prays for god before the ritual. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM