Jerusalem, Israel - November 26, 2013: A traditional ritual of closing doors of the Church of Holy Sepulchre.

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Jerusalem, Israel - November 26, 2013: A traditional ritual of closing doors of the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Muslim key holder locks the doors while Greek Orthodox monk waits to be handed a ladder and Jewish security guards the order. According to tradition the doors are locked outside every evening with monks and pilgrims locked inside for the night. Two Muslim families hold the keys to the Church. Jewish security guards are present during the procedure.

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Location: Jerusalem
Photo credit: © Dominika Zarzycka / Alamy / Afripics
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