Monks Brawl at Christian Holy Site in Jerusalem

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JERUSALEM: Israeli police scuffle with an Armenian monk next to the tomb traditionally believed to be that of Jesus Christ at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem here Sunday.

A brawl has erupted between rival monks at one of Christianity's holiest sites, and Israeli police have detained two clergymen for questioning.

Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says fighting erupted Sunday between Armenian and Greek Orthodox monks at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The church marks the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.

Police detained one monk from each side.

Rosenfeld says fighting flared over preparations for the annual ceremony held by the Armenians to commemorate the 4th century discovery of the cross believed to have been used to crucify Jesus.

Six Christian sects control the ancient church. They regularly fight over turf and influence, and Israeli police must occasionally intervene.





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