Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

This above is Calvary. It is where Jesus was crucified. The rock can be seen below on each side of the altar.

Western Wall - Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

The Orthodox Icon on the site where Jesus was crucified

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

The Statue of Mary on the site where she stood at the foot of the Cross

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Candles where Jesus was crucified.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Above and below is The Stone of Anointing; tradition claims Jesus' body was prepared for burial here.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Aove: The tomb where Jesus spent 3 days... many Popes have venerated this place
Below: View looking up from the outer part of the tomb of Jesus.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

 

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Above and below: The outside of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this is where Jesus would have ascended from

Western Wall - Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel

Yes, this is the bathroom at the Church of the Holy Sepculchre. No one takes care of it because there are 4 denominations occupying the Church and they all have well defined spots (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Coptic and another). I guess no one has the Bathroom. In fact, they have such a hard time getting along that in the photo below, there is a Muslim guy who is in charge of locking up every night, so they don't fight over who has the front entrance. It's really a shame, for such a Holy place to have this anti-witness, due to their bickering.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Israel