The Holy Sepulchre’s age has been tested by archaeologists. The Holy Sepulchre is believed to be Christ’s burial place. The archaeologists found the mortar and marble slab covering the original burial bed dated back to about 345 AD. This coincides with the time period that Constantine was believed to have built the shrine around the Read more
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Christ’s tomb virtual exhibition
Thursday, November 23rd, 2017Creating Christ’s tomb virtual exhibition was “one of the most profound assignments you could ask for,” says J.J. Kelley, senior producer at National Geographic Explorer. The National Geographic team set up cameras inside the shrine to capture the moment when the slabs were lifted for renovation work last year. They will screen a documentary on Read more
Christ’s tomb surprises
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016
Christ’s tomb is surprising its restoration team. The tomb is at the centre of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The team is hoping to uncover the original rock surface where Jesus’ body lay. This has involved uncovering a marble slab imposed over the site’s innermost chamber. The slab was last removed in 1550. A Read more
Israel apologises after Coptic priest was beaten
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Israel’s deputy foreign minister has issued an apology to the Coptic Orthodox Church after a Coptic priest was beaten by police during Holy Saturday observances at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Police confronted pilgrims outside the church on May 4, as thousand of Christians arrived for Easter celebrations, according to the Orthodox Read more