Orthodox Easter 2012 - in pictures Eastern Orthodox churches, which observe the ancient Julian calendar, usually celebrate Easter later than western churches

Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's old city Photograph: Nir Elias/Reuters

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