NEWS IN PICTURES: Orthodox Christians In Jerusalem Celebrate Good Friday

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - APRIL 18: Israeli Police officers surround an Orthodox Christian pilgrim from 'The Hope of Glory' order as he re-enacts the Passion of Christ along the Via Dolorosa on April 18, 2014 in Jerusalem's old city, Israel.Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the Holy City to mark Good Friday and pray along the traditional route Jesus Christ took to his crucifixion, leading up to his resurrection on Easter.


An Orthodox Christian pilgrim holds a wooden cross as he stands in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on April 18, 2014 in Jerusalem's old city, Israel.


An Orthodox Christian pilgrim holds a wooden cross as she takes part in the Good Friday procession along the Via Dolorosa.


Orthodox Christian pilgrims hold wooden crosses as they take part in the Good Friday procession along the Via Dolorosa.


Orthodox Christian pilgrims hold wooden crosses as they arrive to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.




An Orthodox Christian pilgrim from 'The Hope of Glory' order re-enacts the Passion of Christ along the Via Dolorosa


An Ultra Orthodox Jewish man passes next to Orthodox Christian pilgrims holding wooden crosses as they take part in the Good Friday procession