Mount of Olives

Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge east of Jerusalem’s Old City.

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The mount has been used as a Jewish cemetery for over 3,000 years and holds approximately 150,000 graves.

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We booked a three-hour tour with Sandeman’s New Europe. Our group of 8 was guided by Yaakov, a funny, energetic, and knowledgeable gentleman who calls Jerusalem home.

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Our first stop was the Chapel of the Ascension.

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It is believed to be the spot where Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection.

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Jerusalem

On the floor inside the octagonal chapel is a slab of stone called the Ascension Rock.

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It is believed to contain one of Jesus’ footprints.

The Church of the Pater Noster was built over the cave where Jesus taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer.

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem

In the courtyard you’ll find plaques with the Lord’s Prayer written in over 100 different languages.

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Including Braille.

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After a stroll through the garden:

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Yaakov took us to a couple of areas that offered stunning views of The Old City and The Mount of Olives.

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Jerusalem

The pictures don’t do it justice.

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Jerusalem

Our next stop was Dominus Flevit Church.

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Dominus Flevit translates from Latin as “The Lord Wept”.

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The church was built in the shape of a teardrop to symbolize the tears of Christ.

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The arched window behind the alter frames The Old City perfectly.

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Jerusalem

From there we went to the Garden of Gethsemane.

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According to the gospels, the Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus and his disciples prayed the night before Jesus’ crucifixion.

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The last stop on the tour was The Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of the Agony.

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Inside the church is a large slab of rock believed to be the rock on which Jesus prayed in agony on the night of his arrest.

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Jerusalem

A visit to the Mount of Olives is a must during your trip to Jerusalem.

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With the impressive scenery, rich history, and religious significance:

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There is something for everyone.

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You can read about our time in The Old City of Jerusalem HERE and all of the delicious food we ate HERE.

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