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Gethsemane
thumb|upright=1.5|One of four adjacent olive Grove (nature)|groves near the foot of the Mount of Olives, traditionally considered to be Gethsemane Gethsemane ( ) is a garden as well as a courtyard at the foot of the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus Christ underwent the Agony in the Garden and was arrested before his crucifixion. The garden is a place of great resonance in Christianity. There are several small olive groves in church property, all adjacent to each other and identified with biblical Gethsemane.
stations of the Cross
series of artistic representations, depicting Christ carrying the Cross to his crucifixion
True Cross
concept of the cross upon which Jesus was crucified
via Dolorosa
historical road in Jerusalem; road marked by the stations of the cross born by Jesus
Council of Jerusalem
first Christian synod (c. 48–50 AD)
Jewish Christian
members of the Jewish movement that later became Christianity
Christian Quarter
one of the four traditional quarters of Jerusalem's Old City
Cenacle
The Cenacle (from the Latin , "dining room"), also known as the Upper Room (from the Koine Greek anagaion and hyperōion, both meaning "upper room"), is a room in Mount Zion in Jerusalem, just outside the Old City walls, traditionally held to be the site of the Last Supper, the final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus held with the apostles.
siblings of Jesus
four men (James, Joseph/Joses, Judas, Simon) described in the New Testament as brothers of Jesus, along with unnamed sisters; in Christian denominations teaching the perpetual virginity of Mary, rationalized as half-siblings or other relatives
Holy Fire
Eastern Orthodox symbol of Resurrection
Muristan
The Muristan (; ) is a complex of streets and shops in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It was the location of the first Bimaristan of the Knights Hospitaller. The name Muristan is derived from the Persian word Bimārestān, meaning "hospital".
Center for Jewish–Christian Understanding and Cooperation
an educational institution in Israel where Christians can study the Hebrew Bible and learn about the Hebraic roots of Christianity
calvary
monumental stations of the cross built on the slopes of a hill
Synod of Jerusalem (1672)
Eastern Orthodox synod (1672)
Liturgy of St James
an Eastern Christian liturgy
Talbiya
Talbiya or Talbiyeh (; ), officially Komemiyut (), is an upscale neighborhood in Jerusalem, between Rehavia and HaMoshava HaGermanit. It is renowned for its eclectic architectural styles, and often regarded as one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city.
Well of Souls
Cave in the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, underneath the Foundation stone
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
Christian Zionist organization based in Jerusalem, Israel
Judaization of Jerusalem
alleged Israeli attempts to transform Jerusalem to embrace its Jewish character
American Colony
village
Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem
the current Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and the historical Archbishop in Jerusalem
Jerusalem in Christianity
Jerusalem's role in first century Christianity
Michael Alexander
British bishop
list of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem
Wikimedia list of persons by position held
St. George's School, Palestine
Boy's School in East Palestine
Jerusalem International YMCA
cultural and sport center of YMCA in central Jerusalem
Islamization of Jerusalem
influence of Islamic tradition and culture on the city throughout history
Robert Lisle Lindsey
American minister (1917–1995)
BYU Jerusalem Center
Middle East site for Brigham Young University, East Jerusalem