Churches in and around the Old City of Jerusalem Galleries

Church of the Holy Sepulchre : Built on the hill of Calvary on the spot where many Christians believe that Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected. Photography in this church is one of my biggest challenges: it's a cavernous structure, very dimly lit, and with multiple underground levels with even less light. Thankfully I have the opportunity to return as often as I like to practice my technique :-)

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Built on the hill of Calvary on the spot where many Christians believe ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2009 6:04am PST

Jerusalem -- Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations : Officially known as the Basilica of the Agony, the church is situated on the Mount of Olives near Gethsemane, where Christ prayed before his arrest. It is popularly called the Church of All Nations since 12 nations contributed funds for its construction.

Jerusalem -- Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations

Officially known as the Basilica of the Agony, the church is situated ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 2:09am PST

Jerusalem - Tomb of the Virgin Mary : Some believe Mary was taken directly into heaven upon her death; some believe she died and was buried in Ephesus (present-day Turkey); and some believe that she died and was buried in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem - Tomb of the Virgin Mary

Some believe Mary was taken directly into heaven upon her death; some ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 9:58am PST

Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu -- Jerusalem : Gallicantu (cock-crow in Latin). The church was built on the slopes of Mount Zion to commemorate St. Peter's three denials of Christ and his eventual repentance. It is also thought to be the site of the palace of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Christ was put on trial.

Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu -- Jerusalem

Gallicantu (cock-crow in Latin). The church was built on the slopes o ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 9:37pm PST

Dormition Abbey : Church and Abbey built on the site on which some believe that Mary was taken into heaven

Dormition Abbey

Church and Abbey built on the site on which some believe that Mary was ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 1:06am PST

Church of St. Anne : 12th century Crusader church built over the traditional site of the birthplace of Anne, mother of Mary

Church of St. Anne

12th century Crusader church built over the traditional site of the bi ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 1:31am PST

Church of Mary Magdalene -- Jerusalem : Built by Czar Alexander III of Russia and his brothers as a memorial to Empress Maria Alexandrovna; consecrated in 1888.

Church of Mary Magdalene -- Jerusalem

Built by Czar Alexander III of Russia and his brothers as a memorial t ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2009 8:36am PST

Church of Pater Noster : Chuch of Pater Noster (Our Father). Medieval church with "Our Father" prayer in a variety of languages

Church of Pater Noster

Chuch of Pater Noster (Our Father). Medieval church with "Our Father" ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 2:06am PST

Church of the Flagellation : Small church along the Via Dolorosa commemorating the second station of the Cross, where Christ was beaten, crowned with thorns, and first received the cross to carry.

Church of the Flagellation

Small church along the Via Dolorosa commemorating the second station o ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 3:07am PST