Someone is entering the walled Old City of Jerusalem |
The round disk with the number one symbolizes the first station of the cross, where Jesus begins his journey of carrying the cross he was to be crucified on. |
A path within the walls. |
The view of the Dome of the Rock is a Muslim shrine, as seen from the window of a Muslim school. Spectacular! |
Another view of the Dome of the Rock. |
This is the place where Jesus is believed to have been crowned with thorns. |
This is where Jesus is believed to have been nailed to the cross. |
Another confessional |
The ceiling of this church features a crown of thorns. |
This is the fifth station of the cross where Simon is believed to have carried the cross for Jesus. |
The seventh station of the cross. |
The eighth station of the cross. |
This is the ninth station of the cross. |
The last four stations of the cross are located inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It is believed to be where Jesus was crucified and buried. |
View of a courtyard |
The area where people are kneeling is believed to be where Jesus was laid after being taken down from the cross. |
This is believed to be the tomb of Jesus. |
Another view of the tomb. |
Another view of where Jesus was laid after his death. |
To walk where Jesus walked was an amazing experience. You knew you were walking on sacred ground.
I'll remember this always.
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