Holy Light to be transported to Cyprus with Greek assistance

On April 9, 2026, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos confirmed that the Holy Light will be transported from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to Cyprus. The mission is being conducted in cooperation with the Greek government, specifically with the support of Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. This announcement follows reports that holy sites in Jerusalem, which had been closed since February 28, 2026, will reopen on Holy Thursday. The reopening of these sites is a result of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which led to updated guidelines from the Israeli Home Front Command. Jerusalem police have announced increased operational readiness, with hundreds of officers and volunteers deployed across the city and the Old City to manage expected crowds. While earlier concerns existed regarding the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the ceremony, official reports now indicate that the event will proceed as scheduled on Holy Saturday. Minister Kombos expressed formal gratitude to his Greek counterpart for their ongoing collaboration in facilitating the transfer.