Church on the Hill Mcminnville Oregon Jerusalem is the home of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which sits atop a hill named Golgotha. This is the site of one of the holiest Christian shrines. This is a sacred site and a must-see for anyone who is interested in knowing the history of Christ's crucifixion, burial and resurrection. The church is lovingly shared by the Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox and Armenian, Coptic and the Roman Catholic. These religious faiths maintain a long history that is easily viewed when you visit this powerful yet spiritual site. Many tourists upon viewing the exterior of the church admit it does not appear appealing to the eyes. It sits between other buildings in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. No matter the unappealing factor of the exterior, this church is a must-see regardless of one's religion or lack of. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was destroyed in 1009 due to the orders of Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. It was destroyed