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Christmas in Bethlehem

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Christmas is a time of joy, of being together with family and loved ones, of giving and receiving.

Here in the land where Jesus was born, Christmas is not an official holiday, but is very much celebrated by the Christian communities, as well as visitors.

 

Manger Square Bethlehem

Manger Square at Christmas

The main mass takes place in St. Catherine’s Church Bethlehem, and in the Grotto of Nativity in the Church of the Nativity. The celebrations start long before the mass, with the arrival of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Click here for full details. [Read more...]

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In and around the Old City of Jerusalem

June 19, 2009 By 1 Comment

This list includes most of the sites to visit and a brief description of each.

It will be a completely individual choice which ones should be part of your itinerary. It will very much depend on your interest and life style.

Mt. of Olives seen from the Jewish Quarter

Mt. of Olives – the highest mountain in Jerusalem. It affords a spectacular view of the city from the east. This is one place where a first understanding of what Jerusalem is can be had.

The Jewish Cemetery on the Mt. of Olives
The oldest and largest Jewish cemetery, it has been in use for app. 2500 years and is still in being used. Can be seen from the panoramic view on the top of the mountain.The Chapel of the Ascension (within the grounds of a Moslem Mosque)
The different churches that stood on this site were built around the stone from where Jesus ascended to heaven. The proof is in the footprint in the rock. [Read more...]

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