Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

A mother carries her daughter on her shoulders as thousands of Christians flock to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Actors reenact the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa in a Good Friday procession to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Nuns pray solemnly as they await the opening of the doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

A father holds up his daughter as they await the opening of the doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

The doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre are unlocked from the outside when a prayer service has concluded inside the church. Hundreds of Christian devotees wait to enter the church on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

A group of men carry a wooden crucifix as thousands of Christians flock to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Actors reenact the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa in a Good Friday procession to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Actors reenact the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa in a Good Friday procession to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Israeli Border Policemen attend to the entrance of the Church of The Holy Sepulchre as hundreds of Christian devotees await the opening of the doors on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

The doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre are unlocked from the outside when a prayer service has concluded inside the church. Hundreds of Christian devotees wait to enter the church on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

A young woman wears a red scarf as thousands of Christians flock to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Actors reenact the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa in a Good Friday procession to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Nuns pray solemnly as they await the opening of the doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

A man reads from the bible as he awaits the opening of the doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Thousands of Christians flock to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Thousands of Christians flock to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Actors reenact the sentencing and crucifixion of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa in a Good Friday procession to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

An old nun walks from light into shade as she approaches the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Christian devotees await the opening of the doors to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.

Thousands retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa (C), Vatican appointed Custodian of the Holy Land, joins thousands of Christians flocking to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday. Jerusalem, Israel. 29-Mar-2013. Thousands of Christian pilgrims retraced the last steps of Jesus through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday, singing and chanting in a mix of languages, costumes and traditions.