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Brawl at Jesus' crucifixion site
Posted: 11.09.2008 at 10:24 AM
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AP Photo: A large brawl erupted at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
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JERUSALEM (AP) -- Rival monks brawled at one of Christianity's holiest sites, and 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.

(Copyright ©2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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