Thousands of Christians gather in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony, where the flame is passed from one candle to the next, symbolizing the light overcoming darkness. The ceremony, which has been held for over 1,200 years, has also raised safety concerns due to past stampedes. Israeli authorities have limited participants in recent years, leading to protests from church leaders. The Old City of Jerusalem, where the church is located, has a history of tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and different religious groups.