(OSV News) — The Church of the Holy Sepulcher remains a place of continuous prayer despite restricted access to the faithful, according to a statement released March 21 by the Custody of the Holy Land, which also said uncertainty persists over upcoming Holy Week and Easter celebrations. As Holy Week 2026 approaches, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher remains a place of continuous prayer despite restricted access to the faithful, according to a statement released March 21 by the Custody of the Holy Land, which also said uncertainty persists over upcoming Holy Week and Easter celebrations. (OSV News photo/Debbie Hill)Officials said it remains too early to determine how Holy Week observances will be conducted. “At the present time, it is not possible to make any predictions regarding the celebrations of Holy Week,” the statement said. “The Custody of the Holy Land remains in constant dialogue with the competent authorities and with the other Churches responsible for the Holy Sepulchre.

Source: Ethiopian News March 22, 2026 15:41 UTC