Holy Land

Mount Zion and Dormition Abbey

Mount Zion, situated just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, is believed to be the location of several key events in Jesus’ life and ministry. It is traditionally associated with the Last Supper, where Jesus gathered with his disciples to share the Passover meal. The Upper Room, or Cenacle, where this event

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The Cenacle – Upper Room

The Upper Room, also known as the Cenacle, holds significant importance in Catholic tradition as the place where Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples, instituted the Eucharist and washed the feet of his disciples.. For pilgrims, visiting the Upper Room offers a unique opportunity to step into the setting of one of the

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The Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane, situated at the base of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, holds deep spiritual significance for Christians worldwide. This sacred garden is revered as the place where Christ prayed fervently on the night before his crucifixion, expressing his acceptance of the Father’s will amidst profound anguish manifested as drops of blood.

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Golgotha

Golgotha, also known as Calvary, holds profound significance in Catholic tradition as the hill where Jesus Christ was crucified. Located within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City, Golgotha is revered as the site of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s redemption. For pilgrims, Golgotha represents the culmination of Jesus’ earthly mission and

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

To many, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre sits at the heart of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, as tradition tells us that it is built on the very site of both the crucifixion and burial sites of Jesus Christ. Located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, this ancient church is a

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