Probably the most comprehensive video about the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Published 2024-06-13
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to traditions dating back to the fourth century, it contains the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus was crucified, at a place known as Calvary or Golgotha, and Jesus's empty tomb, where he is believed by Christians to have been buried and resurrected.
After allegedly seeing a vision of a cross in the sky in 312, Constantine the Great converted to Christianity, signed the Edict of Milan legalising the religion, and sent his mother Helena to Jerusalem to look for Christ's tomb. With the help of Bishop of Caesarea Eusebius and Bishop of Jerusalem Macarius, three crosses were found near a tomb, leading the Romans to believe that they had found Calvary. Constantine ordered in about 326 that the temple to Jupiter/Venus be replaced by a church. After the temple was torn down and its ruins removed, the soil was removed from the cave, revealing a rock-cut tomb that Helena and Macarius identified as the burial site of Jesus. A shrine was built, enclosing the rock tomb walls within its own.
In 327, Constantine and Helena separately commissioned the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built as separate constructs over the two holy sites: the great basilica (the Martyrium visited by Egeria in the 380s), an enclosed colonnaded atrium (the Triportico) with the traditional site of Calvary in one corner, and across a courtyard, a rotunda called the Anastasis ("Resurrection"), where Helena and Macarius believed Jesus to have been buried.
The church was consecrated on 13 September 335. Every year, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the anniversary of the Dedication of the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ
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My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am present tudies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee,
All Comments (21)
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Zahi, no words can express my appreciation for what you have done for my family and I. The feelings of love and peace are overwhelming. We are truly blessed. I know Mam (Ivy) was smiling down on us all. God bless you xx Nichola
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One my favorite places I want to see in Jerusalem.
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Thank you Zahi , this is one of most beautiful churches in the world ❤
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Amazing church ✝️🛐🕯️👑 ❤❤❤❤❤
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Glory to Father God Glory Glory to Father God I Love the Lord because he first Loved me bless you all
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My LORD…………. Beautiful church 🌏
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May God Bless Nichola and her mother Ivy who has departed May God Bless Nichola's siblings Maureen and Derek. Thank you for beautiful comprehensive video of Jesus' Church , love all the Holy Priests Incense Blessing The Church of The Holy Sepulchre, love your videos Zahi 🙏🏽💕 Thank you for Blessing us all inside Jesus' Holy Church 🌹🛐☦️🙏🏽💜💛
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The most peaceful place for me was the tomb of Joseph. The atmosphere was gentle and calming.
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We have learned so much from you ~ I don’t get tired of this tour as I learn something new every time. I’ll admit I may watch it portions.
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I have learned so much from you! Thank you for giving us so many wonderful tours. Blessings to you!
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Zahi I will admit that just as you walked up the old steps I felt such emotion like I wanted to start crying. Such phenomenal videograophy and tour! Thank you
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Mr.Zahi!!!your videos are beautiful!!!and even the way you explain them!!!!your videos make me feel good!thank you so much!!!God bless you !your family !and Israel!!!!❤💙🤍🇮🇱
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I must go to Israel when possible. Thank you Zahi. Blessings
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Fantastic work...🕯🌹
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Awesome video. I have visited the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and I hope to go again, so I can see the places I was not able to visit. You explained everything so well.
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Thank you, Brother. Every chapel within the Holy Sepulchre is so beautiful. 🇦🇲, 🇪🇹, 🇬🇷, ☦️, etc. I wish I could be there with you but Canada is too far away.❤
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thank you zahi🙏 for all these clarifications and historical details.., you are the best.
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Shalom zahi,greetings from England
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Quite amazing... excellent video...thx
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WOW.. what on earth is created so beautiful so honoured so blessed then the church of holy sepulcher...I just love watching this video with excellent camera work...I feel so tired after my work attending seminars all around my country still my heart says wake up a bit to watch this video with pleasure.. Thankyou Zahi for all the information and sharing and caring for your veiwers all over the world.. God's grace and mercy be upon you and your family and Israel Amen. Greetings from Fiji Islands 🇫🇯
