Gaza’s Christians mark Easter with few churches standing - in pictures


  • Catholics in Gaza are to mark Easter as the war rages in the enclave. Photo: Holy Family Church
    Catholics in Gaza are to mark Easter as the war rages in the enclave. Photo: Holy Family Church
  • Worshippers gather at the Holy Family Church to celebrate Palm Sunday. Photo: Holy Family Church
    Worshippers gather at the Holy Family Church to celebrate Palm Sunday. Photo: Holy Family Church
  • Christians in Gaza remain committed to their faith, despite the horrors of war. Photo: Holy Family Church
    Christians in Gaza remain committed to their faith, despite the horrors of war. Photo: Holy Family Church
  • Catholics in Gaza attend a mass at the Holy Family Church. Photo: Holy Family Church
    Catholics in Gaza attend a mass at the Holy Family Church. Photo: Holy Family Church
  • People attend mass at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
    People attend mass at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
  • The church has become a sanctuary for Christians during the war. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
    The church has become a sanctuary for Christians during the war. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
  • Easter is an important time for Christians around the world. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
    Easter is an important time for Christians around the world. Photo: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius
  • An Israeli strike damaged the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius last year. Reuters
    An Israeli strike damaged the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius last year. Reuters
  • The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius lies in ruins. AFP
    The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius lies in ruins. AFP
  • Christians Rami Aljelda, with his wife Maryan and daughter Kylie, in happier times, before the war began. Photo: Rami Aljelda
    Christians Rami Aljelda, with his wife Maryan and daughter Kylie, in happier times, before the war began. Photo: Rami Aljelda