Greece has prepared multiple plans for the annual transfer of the Holy Fire from Jerusalem amid the strict restrictions imposed.
Authorities are planning several possible routes for the safe transport of the Holy Fire (lit every year during Holy Week at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre) to Greece.
The traditional ceremony is taking place under even more strict security measures than typical due to the heightened security conditions in the region.
Increased police presence across key areas of the Old City, strict regulation of entry through major gates and limited access to general public are among the measures.
Access to the church is heavily controlled, with reports indicating that only a small number of clergy members are permitted inside.
Restrictions are expected to become even stricter on Holy Saturday, when the Holy Fire ceremony takes place. According to available information, only permanent residents of the Old City may be allowed limited access during the day.
Authorities are reportedly planning multiple possible routes for the transfer of the Holy Fire depending on security developments, the primary plan being a direct flight from Israel to Greece.
Alternative options include transporting the flame via Jordan or through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Final arrangements will be determined based on the security situation in the region as the ceremony approaches.