This is neither St. Peter's in Rome, nor Notre Dame in Paris; this is all about the feeling! From the very first step in the courtyard, it hits you and hits you hard, the music, the incense, the prayers being cried out in multiple languages, the expressions on the pilgrim’s faces. The mood is very reverent, this is where Jesus was ...
We arrived for the 3pm Stations of the Cross, with the thousands of faithful, tourists and faithful tourists! With music, bells, incense and chanting of the different traditions like a huge living organism It's confusing, a bit tense (our group got shouted at by a grumpy nun) and exciting, the focus of devotion for so many varied beautiful ...
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A place to worship
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/01/07
I advise every traveller to visit teh church of the Holy Sepluchre early morning - long before the tourist reach it - thn you can feel the holiness in the place
During the day I wish that Authorities could do something aboutthe Tourist guides climbing on every bench or explaining things with loud voice - it is a place to worship at and ...
A must see for the pilgrim and visitor to Jersusalem. REmove yourself from the hustle of the city and enter into a place of holiness. Leave time for thought, contemplation and prayer.
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Ho-hum
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/16/05
It's hard to believe the claims of this place. It is a very old and very ornate church. I didn't find it a spiritual experience.
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A must see for every Christian
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/11/05
You can definitely feel the presence of God in this church, beautiful and historical, with paintings and art that is just amazing. Just seeing and touching Jesus' tombstone was enough, an experience i'll never forget. A must see for every Christian.
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