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The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected, Hoya Dolorosa, the church where the grandmother of the next King of England is buried and more. In Jerusalem, a short drive from us, there are many holy sites that we do not know and on days when pilgrims do not come en masse to Israel, this is exactly the time to do so


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This is the time: a visit to the holy places of Christianity in Jerusalem

The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected, Hoya Dolorosa, the church where the grandmother of the next King of England is buried and more.

In Jerusalem, a short drive from us, there are many holy sites that we do not know and on days when pilgrims do not come en masse to Israel, this is exactly the time to do so

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Even in the 21st century, Christianity continues to be the largest religion in the world. It is estimated that there are now almost 2.5 billion Christians around the globe and it is the top religion in 157 different countries and territories.



Of course, like any religion, Christianity has holy places and holy cities, which millions of believers visit regularly. When we think of those cities in the context of Christianity, we think of Rome, Nazareth and, of course, Jerusalem, the holy city of the three religions.



The capital of Israel houses a wide cluster of holy sites, which attracts pilgrims every year. According to estimates from recent years, between half a million and 700,000 Christian pilgrims used to come to Israel every year, but of course since the outbreak of the corona the situation has changed. Suddenly, fascinating sites, with glorious history and amazing stories behind them, are much more available than usual and since they are a relatively short drive away from us, it's a shame not to come and get to know them.



Many Israelis who immigrate to Jerusalem give up visiting the holy sites of Christianity, among other things due to the lack of guidance and explanations that will allow them to enjoy and get to know those places.

All of these can be obtained of course on an organized trip, with a skilled guide who knows how to spice up the stories, create the contexts for you and lead you from point to point in this wonderful journey.



So to make you feel a little thirsty and to know where you want to go on your next ascent to the capital, here are some Christian holy places that are in Jerusalem and it is really recommended to visit them.

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Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Old City, Jerusalem (Photo: Erez Michaeli)

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Recently, the name of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher made headlines, when it was determined that the restriction of participants in the Slichot events at the Western Wall would also apply to the events at the church.

And yet, it is worth arriving and even waiting in line (which must have been significantly shortened relative to ordinary days) to look closely and inward at the place where, according to the Christian faith, Jesus was crucified, buried and returned to life.

For over 1,500 years, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher has been one of the most important places for Christianity, with Golgotha ​​Hill, mentioned in the New Testament as the place of the crucifixion.

It was built at the beginning of the Byzantine period, at the request of the Bishop of Jerusalem and as befits its location, it knew a lot of upheavals over the years and hosted, among others, Pope Benedict XVI when it arrived in Israel in 2009.



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Via Dolorosa

The church itself is located at the end of Via Dolorosa, "through the torment."

In this ancient way, according to the faith, Jesus walked to the hill of Golgotha, where he was crucified.

The route includes 14 different stops, in which things happened to Jesus on his way to the crucifixion and since he carried on his shoulder the cross to which he was nailed, the Christian pilgrims often hold reconstructions that simulate the same journey of torment.

The route begins near the Temple Mount, at the "Conviction" station, where the "Omria" Muslim school is now located and as mentioned, it culminates at the tomb and resurrection station, where according to tradition the body of Jesus was laid and from there he was resurrected on Sunday, three days after being crucified. Celebrated today as "Easter Sunday").

The Last Supper (Photo: AP, Antonio Calanni)

The Last Supper Room

We are all familiar with the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is housed in the Church of Santa Maria della Gracia in Milan, Italy.

But where did the meal itself take place?

To do this, you must reach the "dining room" (Canculum), located near the Zion Gate in Jerusalem.

On the first floor of the building stands the tomb of King David, and on the second floor, according to Christian belief, the meal was held in the square hall where Jesus declared that wine is his blood and bread is his body, and informed the 12 apostles that one of them (Judas Iscariot according to the New Testament) betrayed In him and betrayed him.

The room itself is "neutral" and devoid of Christian symbols, but still attracted three popes who came to Israel in the last half century and with the right explanations, much can be learned from visiting it.

Church of Mary Magdalene

The world recently parted ways with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who was married for nearly 75 years to the Queen of England, Elizabeth.

The prince was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel, but did you know that his mother Alice, Princess of Battenberg, is buried right here in Jerusalem?

When the regent, Prince William, arrived in Israel in 2018, he signed his visit to Israel at the Church of Mary Magdalene, where his grandmother is buried.

She asked to be buried in the Church of Mary Magdalene, where her aunt Elizabeth Fyodorovna, the Grand Princess of Russia, is also buried.

At first this did not happen and only about two decades later her will was fulfilled.

Prince Philip and his sister Sophia arrived in Jerusalem a few years later to receive the title of Righteous Among the Nations on behalf of their mother and beyond visiting these moving tombs, the church, located on the slopes of the Mount of Olives, will leave you speechless thanks to the gold adorning its head.

It is of course dedicated to Mary Magdalene (Mary Magdalene), whose role in the Christian tradition is debatable.

Church of All Nations (Photo: AP)

All Nations Church

One of the most interesting places in the capital is the Winepress, a garden where according to tradition Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion.

In the winepress is the Church of All Nations, which reminds us of churches we know from Europe, with a spectacular painting that adorns its facade and mosaics on the walls inside.

The church was founded in the early 20th century by the Italian architect Antonio Berluci, who worked in Israel for many years and built a variety of beautiful buildings in and around Jerusalem, as well as the Church of St. Joseph of the Carmelite Order in Haifa and the Italian Hospital.


The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Tours - as part of its goal to promote acquaintance with world cultures and enrichment of knowledge.



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