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The Holy Cross at the entrance of the Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, Israel.
The Holy Cross at the entrance of the Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, Israel.

One of the most sacred places in Jerusalem is the garden of Gethsemane. The olive trees there are hundreds of years old and are believed to be the trees that accompanied Jesus the day he was arrested.

“Gethsemane” comes from “Gat Shemen” in Hebrew, which means olive press. Of course this is due to the many natural growing olive trees there. This place is special to the Gospel where it is told that Jesus spent his last night there praying: "And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray" (Matthew, XXVI 36). The reminiscent sight in Jerusalem is ideal for the rise of the Church of All Nations. Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, as reference to Jesus' night of Passion there.
The church was built by Antonio Barluzzi, the Italian architect, in 1924. The unique design is a harmonious mixture of outstanding Islamic architectural features, like domes on the roof and sides of the building, and christian basilica in the front.

Many countries helped build the church, thus the name “Church of all nations”. A slight oriental reference is noticeable in the domes where the flags of the nations are displayed. A Byzantine church was built on the same grounds in the 4th century later converted to a basilica by the Crusaders.

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Taken on: August 16, 2022
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