Video: Muslims light candles for Jesus in Bethlehem Father Issa Thaljieh, a Greek Orthodox parish priest at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, said Muslim visitors come to the church and light candles for peace and to show respect for the place Jesus was born in. Father Issa Thaljieh, a Greek Orthodox parish priest at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, said Muslim visitors come to the church and light candles for peace and to show respect for the place Jesus was born in. pic.twitter.com/JdEBCATjy2 — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) December 25, 2025