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Happy Easter Sunday! Today, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, I’m sharing a visual journey with you inside the heart of Christianity: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City Jerusalem.
Through my photographs, I aim to transport you to this magnificent fourth-century church, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, nestled in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. It stands as the revered seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and holds profound significance for Christians across the globe.
For nearly two millennia, pilgrims have journeyed to this sacred site, believed by many to be the very ground where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose again. Join me as we visually explore its ancient stones, each holding echoes of history and the deep devotion that fills its halls.
While a photograph captures a moment, I hope this visual glimpse on this holy day offers you a moment of reflection and connection to this extraordinary place. Enjoy!
And Happy Easter!
Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lies the Edicule, enshrining the Tomb of Christ. The first chamber, the Chapel of the Angel, holds a fragment of the stone rolled away on Easter morning. Beyond it, the Tomb of Christ features the marble slab where Jesus was laid, marked by a vase of candles and a seasonal banner proclaiming, “Christ is Risen” after Easter. This is the most sacred Catholic site, the very place of the Resurrection.
Here lies the Stone of Anointing, where, after Jesus was taken down from the cross, Joseph of Arimathea tenderly prepared His body for its final rest. The accompanying images illustrate the solemn veneration of this slab by visiting pilgrims for thousands of years.
This is the second chamber, the “Tomb of Christ.” Here, the marble slab where Jesus’s body was laid is venerated. Notice the candles marking where His head lay and the banner overhead, currently celebrating the Easter message: “Christ is Risen.”
On the very ground of Calvary, or Golgotha, where the Cross stood and Jesus Christ died for humanity, a woman kneels in prayer. Within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this altar marks the precise location where Our Saviour’s earthly life concluded before His miraculous Resurrection, inviting pilgrims to touch this sacred spot.
Pilgrims from all corners of the globe gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, lighting candles in reverence. This sacred site, believed to be the location of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, holds immense spiritual significance for Christians worldwide.