Christians celebrate Easter, April 16, 2017, the holiest day of the Christian calendar.
Christians Around the World Celebrate Easter
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Ukrainian Orthodox faithful light candles from the Holy Fire brought from Jerusalem in St. Volodymyr Cathedral during the ceremony of the Holy Fire in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 15, 2017. The Holy Fire ceremony is part of Orthodox Easter rituals and the flame symbolizes the resurrection of Christ in a ceremony dating back to the 12th century.
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Kosovo Serb Orthodox woman holds her baby during an Easter vigil mass in the monastery of Gracanica during an Easter service, Kosovo, April 16, 2017.
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A Kosovo Serb Οrthodox woman attends Easter mass in the monastery of Gracanica during an Easter service, Kosovo, April 16, 2017.
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Lithuanian Orthodox believers hold candles and pray during an Easter vigil mass in the Prechistensky, the Cathedral Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, April 15, 2017.
