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Part II: Jerusalem - A Holy City for All
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CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE | |
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| The church, built in the Byzantine era and later restored, is situated in the center of the Christian Quarter of the Old City. According to Christian tradition, the church, where Jesus was crucified and buried, is one of the most holy sites. The church attracts pilgrims from all over the world.
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| A Catholic Benedictine church situated on Mount Zion. The church was built by Germans in 1910, on the spot where Mary began her eternal sleep. The church is famous for its acoustics and hosts many concerts and music festivals.
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| Viewed from the Kidron stream, the Church of All Nations is located on the mount of Olives. The church, also known as Gethsemane, was built in 1924 by Antonio Berluci.
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MARCEL DUBOIS WITH ARMENIAN BISHOPS | |
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| Father Marcel Dubois, Professor of Philosophy and Director of "Beit Joshua" in Jerusalem, stands beside two Armenian Bishops from Jerusalem. The Armenians are one of the oldest communities in the Jerusalem area and inhabit the Armenian Quarter in the Old City. They were the first to accept Christianity as a people in the year 300 C.E.
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| Jerusalem is famous for its diverse Christian communities. The picture depicts a nun who belongs to the Catholic Silent Clarisses Monastery. The monastery is situated near the Abu Tor neighborhood and the Haas Promenade. It was built over a hundred years ago and is closed to visitors.
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| This impressive building was built in 691 C.E. by the Muslim ruler Abd Al Malik. The building was built above the Foundation Stone. Jewish tradition has it that this stone marks the center of the earth. According to Jewish tradition this was the site of the sacrifice of Isaac and of the Holy of Holies. The Muslims believe that this is the site from which Mohammed ascended to heaven.
Considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the golden-domed building is decorated with multicolored ceramic tiles and geometric shapes. The tiles are decorated with Arabic script. Perhaps the dove sitting on the ceramic drainpipe is waiting for peace.
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| The Makoya - A Japanese sect which makes a pilgrimage to Israel every year to pray for peace for Jerusalem and Israel. There are many branches in Japanese cities as well as in the United States, Brazil and Israel. The group has had I ties with Kibbutz Hefziba for over 30 years, and over 600 Japanese students have studied at the kibbutz ulpan. At the Makoya Jerusalem Center, 60-70 students study Hebrew, Bible and Judaism.
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