The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is a Christian church in the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is one of the holiest sites for Christians and is believed to be the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, at the foot of Golgotha Hill.
The Church is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Old City and welcomes millions of visitors every year.
The history of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher dates back to the 4th century. In 326, Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, visited Jerusalem and tried to find the places where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected. Helena found a tomb on Golgotha Hill and believed it to be that of Jesus Christ.
After Helena's discovery, the decision was made to build a church in Jerusalem. This church was completed in 335 and was called the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was destroyed and rebuilt many times over the centuries. The church played an important role during the Crusades in the 11th century.
The Crusaders recaptured the church from the Muslims and expanded it.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is still an active place of worship today. The church is administered by six different Christian denominations.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is administered by six different Christian denominations. These denominations are: *Greek Orthodox Church ***Catholic Church ***Armenian Apostolic Church ***Evangelical Protestant Church ***Kopt Orthodox Church ***Syriac Orthodox Church These denominations jointly manage the administrative affairs of the Church. In each section of the church there are representatives of a different denomination.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher has a complex architectural structure. The church consists of many different parts. The most important parts of the church are:
The Holy Sepulcher: The place where Jesus Christ is believed to be buried. The Holy Sepulcher is the most important part of the church.
The Holy Sepulcher is shaped like a burial chamber and is believed to contain the tomb of Jesus Christ. The Holy Sepulcher is shared by six different Christian denominations.
Golgotha Hill: The place where Jesus Christ is believed to have been crucified. Golgotha Hill is located inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Golgotha Hill is a rocky hill with a cross on it where Jesus Christ is believed to have been crucified. Golgotha Hill is shared by six different Christian denominations.
Aedicula: A structure marking the site of the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Aedicula is located above the Holy Sepulcher. The Aedicula is shaped like a dome and contains a rock which is believed to contain the tomb of Jesus Christ. The Aedicula is under the administration of the Greek Orthodox Church.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is an important pilgrimage site for Christians. The church welcomes millions of Christian visitors every year. The church has an important place in the faith of Christians.
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