The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, [a] [b] also known as the Church of the Resurrection, [c] is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem . [ 1 ]

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, church built on the traditional site of Jesus’ Crucifixion and burial in the Old City area of Jerusalem. According to the Bible, the tomb was close to the place of the Crucifixion, and so the church was planned to enclose the site of both the cross and the tomb.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was originally built in the 4th century under the orders of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Constantine’s mother, Helena, is credited with identifying the site as the location of Jesus's crucifixion and burial …

Oct 28, 2024 · Located in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, the church is a living monument to history, faith, and the enduring devotion of believers. In this blog post, we’ll cover the church’s historical significance, how to get there, its architecture, must-see highlights inside, and practical tips for visiting.

Nov 24, 2020 · Built in 325/6AD by Roman Emperor Constantine I (the first such emperor to convert to Christianity), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located on what many Christians believe to be Golgotha/The Hill of Cavalry, where Christ is …

Feb 26, 2021 · The Church of the Holy Sepulchre commemorates the traditional location of Jesus’s death and resurrection. Undergoing several major phases of construction, what began as a

Jan 29, 2025 · The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Ναός του Παναγίου Τάφου / Ecclesia Sancti Sepulchri / כנסיית הקבר ‎ / كنيسة القيامة ‎) contains the two holiest sites in Christianity: Golgotha where Jesus was crucified, and the empty tomb where he was buried and resurrected.