Jerusalem, Israel - July 12, 2014: Pilgrims wait for a ritual of closing doors of the Church of Holy Sepulchre.

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Jerusalem, Israel - July 12, 2014: Pilgrims wait for a ritual of closing doors of the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Muslim key holder locks the doors while christian monks wait to be handed a ladder. According to tradition the doors are locked outside every evening with monks and few 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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