Category Archives: Travel
Baptism
We renew our baptismal vows at the traditional site on the Jordan River, with the Jordanian side of the river similarly updated for tourists. Fr Andrew did the honours and sprinkled us with river water. Best to keep eyes and
Baptism
We renew our baptismal vows at the traditional site on the Jordan River, with the Jordanian side of the river similarly updated for tourists. Fr Andrew did the honours and sprinkled us with river water. Best to keep eyes and
Wilderness
We left Jerusalem behind as we travel to Tiberias in the region of the Galilee. In a valley just past Bethany, we find the Greek Orthodox monastery of St George. The valley is the route between Jerusalem and Jericho.
Wilderness
We left Jerusalem behind as we travel to Tiberias in the region of the Galilee. In a valley just past Bethany, we find the Greek Orthodox monastery of St George. The valley is the route between Jerusalem and Jericho.
Way of the Cross
We followed in Christ’s footsteps along the Via Dolorosa taking turns to carry a replica cross, and marking each station with prayers. We finished on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and met the
Way of the Cross
We followed in Christ’s footsteps along the Via Dolorosa taking turns to carry a replica cross, and marking each station with prayers. We finished on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and met the
St George’s
Our final mass in Jerusalem was at the Anglican Cathedral.
Resurrection
Elsewhere in the church, the to of Christ as even excavated around and clad so that it bears no real resemblance to its original appearance. We did get to enter through the preparation room to the tomb itself.
Resurrection
Elsewhere in the church, the to of Christ as even excavated around and clad so that it bears no real resemblance to its original appearance. We did get to enter through the preparation room to the tomb itself.
Death
We visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bizarre warren of chapels on many levels, containing Golgotha, where Cgrist was crucified and his tomb. We said morning prayer in the Armenian chapel. This is adjacent to the chapel
Death
We visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bizarre warren of chapels on many levels, containing Golgotha, where Cgrist was crucified and his tomb. We said morning prayer in the Armenian chapel. This is adjacent to the chapel
The steps of our Lord
Outside the church of St Peter in Callicantu is a statue of Peter with three figures representing each of his denials. Next to the church is the original stairs by which Jesus would have been led from the Garden of
The steps of our Lord
Outside the church of St Peter in Callicantu is a statue of Peter with three figures representing each of his denials. Next to the church is the original stairs by which Jesus would have been led from the Garden of
In Callicantu
The place where Peter denied Christ – The entry doors depict Chist warning Peter about the denials. The image being the altar is Christ (above) and below the last supper. Huge icons Peter denies Christ Peter realises his denials
In Callicantu
The place where Peter denied Christ – The entry doors depict Chist warning Peter about the denials. The image being the altar is Christ (above) and below the last supper. Huge icons Peter denies Christ Peter realises his denials
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