Memories of a
pilgrimage to Israel [Double click photo to enlarge]
The City of
Nazareth [Double click photo to enlarge]
The streets of the city of Nazareth as they have existed for centuries.
Another view of the city streets and market places.
The front of the Church of the Holy Enunciation.
With the church of the Enunciation the excavated grotto home of Mary and
Joseph.
Inside the home of Mary and Joseph.
Mount Beatitudes and The Sermon on the Mount [Double click photo to enlarge]
The Chapel on the Mount.
This is the view of Galilee seen from behind the chapel. It is here
that the Sermon on the Mount was believed to be delivered by Jesus.
Near the Mount of Beatitudes one can find this spot were the miracle of
the loaves was performed.
Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Gethsemane [Double click photo to enlarge]
Just inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher one finds the bench were
bodies were cleansed as incense burned above
This is a crucifix located above a golden ring. The ring sits above
the hole on the mountain top were the cross of Jesus was erected. If you
come alone you can meditate here for hours.
A close-up of the altar built above the hole into which the cross of Jesus
rested.
This close-up is a bit blurred but look carefully and you can see the gold ring covering the hole wherein
the cross rested. Many kneel and kiss this ring.
This is the entrance to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity [Double click photo to enlarge]
The entrance to the Church of the Nativity.
This is the location of the birth of Christ. It is marked with a golden
star and portions of it can be seen in this photo.
The bell tower behind the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem.
