Jerusalem’s most famous Christian church, shared by three denominations, is unlocked each morning by a Muslim. Since the seventh century, the family of Wajeeh Nuseibeh, 69, has handed down the responsibility of opening the door of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Muslims (literally) hold key to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre Read Post »
Scientists who helped restore a shrine above the site believed to be the place where Christ was buried say testing of samples has dated the tomb to at least the fourth century.
New Proof for Christ’s Tomb Read Post »
Despite the current uncertainty, life in Bethlehem continues, including pilgrimages to the place of Jesus’ birth
Protests Cause Uncertainty in Bethlehem, but for now, Pilgrims Visit Read Post »
This year the Franciscans mark 800 years since they first came to the Holy Land, where they are the custodians of holy shrines — and part of daily life. Günther Simmermacher looks at that history.
Franciscans’ 800 Years in the Holy Land Read Post »
A heat wave in the Holy Land in July and near-record electricity usage are indications that Christians, Muslims and Jews
Religious leaders unite to fight Holy Land environmental issues Read Post »
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the last in a series of six
In a Fortress with the Crusaders Read Post »
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the fifth of a series of six
How the Crusaders Changed the World Read Post »
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the fourth of a series of six
The Sites of Holy Week in Jerusalem Read Post »
In February, Southern Cross editor GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the third of a series
Fixing Up Our Holiest Churches Read Post »
