Log in
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024
Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024

14412863g

14412863g
14412863l
Image Description

Stock Image ID: 14412863l

Holy Saturday In The Catholic Church in Turkey, Beyoglu, Istanbul - 30 Mar 2024

On Holy Saturday, rite of light was held at the St. Antony of Padua Church, locally known as Sent Antuan, is the largest Catholic Church in Istanbul. The ritual begins with the 'service of the Light'. The priest, wearing his white robe, comes in front of the fire burning in front of the church with an easter candle and lights the easter candle. The first candle that is lit is considered the symbol of Christ Jesus this year. The rite of light is the glorious rite of salvation in the resurrection of Christ Jesus. After the candle is lit, the priests and the congregation enter the Church on March 30, 2024.

Important information

Image Formats

  • 7859 × 5242 pixels • JPG

Image Contributor

Tolga Uluturk/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

© 2003-2024 Shutterstock, Inc.