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