Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Eastern Orthodox Christians carry palm fronds and candles as they take part in prayer and processions in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Eastern Orthodox Christians carry palm fronds and candles as they take part in prayer and processions in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A young boy in ceremonial white robes looks on in awe as his mother kneels at the Stone of Unction at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem (C) leads a procession towards the Church of The Holy Sepulchre for prayer and worship on Eastern Orthodox Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest kneels at the Stone of Unction at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest at the entrance to the aedicule in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Eastern Orthodox Christians carry palm fronds and candles as they take part in prayer and processions in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A young boy in ceremonial white robes looks on in awe as his mother kneels at the Stone of Unction at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest at the entrance to the aedicule in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem (C) leads a procession towards the Church of The Holy Sepulchre for prayer and worship on Eastern Orthodox Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem (R) leads a procession towards the Church of The Holy Sepulchre for prayer and worship on Eastern Orthodox Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A woman kisses one of three marble pillars at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Eastern Orthodox Christians carry palm fronds and candles as they take part in prayer and processions in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A man lights candles at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Christian pilgrims queue to enter the aedicule at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Eastern Orthodox Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A man lights candles above the Coptic Chapel in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A nun holds a cross weaved from palm leaves and decorated with flowers at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Women in white veils stand at the entrance to the Ethiopian Chapel at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest administers sacramental bread to worshippers on Eastern Orthodox Palm Sunday at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A woman holds a palm branch at the entrance to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest stands at the entrance to the Catholicon as early morning rays of sunlight penetrate the domed ceiling. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest stands at the entrance to the aedicule in the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A priest leads a prayer service at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.

Julian Calendar Holy Week begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The dome of the rotunda at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre. Jerusalem, Israel. 28-April-2013. Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, based on the Julian calendar, at the Church of The Holy Sepulchre.