Via Dolorosa
Armenian quarter, the smallest in the Old City. Armenians settled in Jerusalem for religious motives in the 4th century AD. In the 12th century there was a built the Cathedral of St. James, became the center of the Armenian community in Israel. This church, one of the most beautiful and luxurious inside Israel, was built on the ruins of an older Byzantine church. 4 columns in the center Cathedral arch support, through which the soft rays of sunlight gently sanctify the frescoes on the walls. The church was named after Jacob, son of Zebedee (James the Great), one of the twelve apostles of Christ.
In the chapel considered a holy place of the cathedral, buried his head cut off by the apostle was executed. The most significant in the Armenian quarter is the building of the Patriarchate. There are also a seminary and museum, which is history, culture and art of the Armenian people. 2. In the Christian quarter, you will find at least 40 churches, monasteries and hostel for Christian pilgrims.
In the center of the quarter is the Holy Sepulcher, built on the same where, according to the scriptures, was crucified and buried Jesus after completed his sorrowful way of the Via Dolorosa from the Court to place the crucifixion on Calvary. Many Christians have come here to pass on intended route of Way of the Cross of Jesus. On the territory of the Holy Sepulchre are a few places, especially important for Christians, including stone Unction, the cave of the Holy Sepulcher, the place where stood a cross and a prayer Hall.
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