Fist fight breaks out between worshippers in the traditional burial and
crucifixion place of Jesus, over prayer rights.

 JERUSALEM (APRIL 20, 2008) GARO -

A scuffle broke out at the traditional site of Jesus' burial on
Sunday (April 20) when Greek Orthodox and Armenian believers, who fiercely
protect their hold over sections of the shrine, traded blows.
    Police said a fist-fight broke out after Armenian worshippers yanked a
Greek Orthodox cleric away from a tomb in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy
Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus' burial and resurrection.
    Fights are not uncommon among the representatives of Christian sects in
Jerusalem who jealously guard their rights to parts of the centuries-old
church.
    Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said that there is always
tension there between the different sides, and that's why police were on scene
ahead of time to prevent any arguments or disturbances from breaking out.
    No injuries were reported but two Armenians were briefly detained.
    Worshippers had gathered at the church in the Old City for Orthodox
Palm Sunday, when eastern churches celebrate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on
a donkey. Western churches celebrated Palm Sunday and Easter last month.
    About 100 Armenians gathered at a Jerusalem police station to protest
the detention of the two men but were later dispersed.