Jerusalem

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Survives Centuries of Volatility

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Ladder outside window of the Church which cannot be moved according to Status Quo Agreement Ah, Jerusalem, where every stone, wall, church, synagogue, mosque, street, gate, archeological site, and neighborhood is steeped in history and politics.  The layers run deep and passion high.  In the Christian world, no place is more political than Church of… Read more »

PALM SUNDAY IN JERUSALEM

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 Palm Sunday has always been a favorite service, especially for children.  It celebrates the story of Jesus unexpectedly entering Jerusalem on a donkey.  His followers hurried to line the streets and waived branches and laid coats before him.  Traditionally, palms have represented triumph and victory and have become associated with this Sunday.  Many churches use… Read more »