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6 days ago · An Orthodox Christian worshipper attends the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City, May 4, 2024. In a vibrant and spiritual display, worshippers gathered ...
5 days ago · The exact location where Jesus was crucified is disputed. In the fourth century C.E., the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built at the site of Golgotha as identified by Roman emperor Constantine’s mother, Helena.
4 days ago · Saint Helena had a church built on the original site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Her son Constantine dedicated this church on Sept. 13-14 in 335 A.D. Even today, the Stations of the Cross in Jerusalem, or the Via Dolorosa, end at this very spot.
4 days ago · Its first mention in historical records dates back to 1336. Today, it has around 30,000 members in almost 40 countries and is dedicated to supporting the Church in the Holy Land. A new order of rites for the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre’s celebrations was delivered to members on May 7.
4 days ago · On 22 July, a council was held in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to establish a king for the newly created Kingdom of Jerusalem. Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse and Godfrey of Bouillon were recognized as the leaders of the crusade and the siege of Jerusalem.
5 days ago · On Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil liturgy is celebrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with the Easter Gospel proclaimed before the entrance to the empty tomb.
