Michael A. Stecker
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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is one of the holiest places in Christendom. The Roman Emperor Constantine built it in the 4th century A.D. over the site of the crucifixion and tomb of Jesus Christ. It is a twin-domed church. The smaller dome is over the site of crucifixion (Golgotha or Calvary) and the larger dome over Christ's tomb ("the Edicule"). |
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Via Dolorosa |
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A Greek Orthodox priest at the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This church was built over the tomb and site of crucifixion of Christ. |
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A service is held in a small chapel in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre |
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Golgotha |
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Under the large dome of the church of the Holy Sepulcher is the Edicule (little house) which covers the site of the tomb of Christ. |
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Golden depiction of Christ and his disciples within the Church of the Holy Sepulcher |
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