Monks Brawl At Christian Holy Site

Monks Brawl At Christian Holy Site (Added: November 10, 2008)

CAUGHT ON CAMERA Rival monks brawled at the church that marks the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion burial and resurrection. (more)

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA Rival monks brawled at the church that marks the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: November 10, 2008

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Rival monks brawled at one of Christianity's
holiest sites, and police have detained two clergymen for
questioning.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says fighting erupted Sunday
between Armenian and Greek Orthodox monks at the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The church marks the traditional site of
Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
Police detained one monk from each side.
Rosenfeld says fighting flared over preparations for the annual
ceremony held by the Armenians to commemorate the 4th century
discovery of the cross believed to have been used to crucify Jesus.
Six Christian sects control the ancient church. They regularly
fight over turf and influence, and Israeli police must occasionally
intervene.

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