Jerusalem, Israel - July 13, 2014: Armenian priests hold traditional night mass in front of Ediculain, Church of Holy Sepulchre


Jerusalem, Israel - July 13, 2014: Armenian priests hold traditional night mass in front of Edicula, place believed to be the tomb Christ in the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Armenian Apostolic community can celebrate their mass there at 3 am every night. All privileges, such as celebrating mass in Holy Sepulchre Church are arranged by so called Status Quo - over 160 years old rules and regulation decree.


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