The Vox Box

Mon., Nov. 10, 2008

Holy brawl!…

The Israeli police made an appearance at one of 'Christianity's holiest churches' Sunday - ...and it was not to enjoy the services.

The police arrested two clergymen following a conflict turned full-blown brawl between the Greek Orthodox and Armenian monks.

The brawling began during a procession...commemorating the...discovery of the cross. The Greeks objected to the march. [Thus] sparking the brawl.

The scene resulted in the 'bearded Armenian monk' and 'Greek Orthodox monk with a bloody gash on his forehead' being taken away in handcuffs.

Read the full story...

What would you do in the police's situation? Any general thoughts about this church-fight?

Posted Nov. 10, 2008, 10:52 a.m.

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