Tomb of Christ
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Why Muslim Families Hold the Keys to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel, is one of the most important spiritual sites for Christians, so it may come as some surprise that the keys to the church are actually entrusted to the care of...
Greek news
‘It Smelled of Myrrh’, Says Greek Worker Who Entered Tomb of Christ
"I was the first person to enter the tomb of Christ. Yes, it smelled of myrrh," said the Greek restoration worker who was the first person to go inside the reputed burial place of Christ in Jerusalem since 1810.
"I felt...
Archaeology
After 200 Years Restoration Work Finally Begins on Jesus’ Tomb in Jerusalem
Finally after years of disputes the long-awaited conservation and restoration project on Jesus' Tomb where he was buried before his resurrection has begun.
On Tuesday, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced that Mica Ertegun, the widow of Atlantic Records co-founder...