Turn the Other Cheek..So I Can Smash It
September 27, 2004 | Aussie Dave | Comments 1
More strife in the Holy land. And not a Jew nor Muslim in sight:
Greek Orthodox and Franciscan priests got into a fist fight Monday at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Christianity’s holiest shrine, after arguing over whether a door in the basilica should be closed during a procession.
But this isn’t the first time something like this has happened.
In 2003, police threatened to limit the number of worshippers allowed to attend an Easter ceremony if the denominations did not agree on who would lead the ceremony. Police brokered a last-minute deal and the ceremony passed peacefully.But a year earlier, the Greek patriarch and Armenian clergyman designated to enter the tomb exchanged blows after a spat over who would be first to exit the chamber.
At least they had their reasons.
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About the Author: An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.
This is mild. There has been major strife between the Catholics and Greek Orthodox over the Church of the Sepulchre for centuries.