Church on the Hill Mcminnville Oregon

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 after approximately six-hundred years of being protected on the order of a succession of Moorish and Muslim rulers.

The church was rebuilt in 1048 and was instrumental during the crusades where the ownership was changed several times. Unbelievably, during this tumultuous time, the church remained intact with new additions being added.

If you visit the church during the afternoon, you will view each religious group who has ownership of the church proceeds in turn from the Calvary to the tomb. Many tourists have stated that the experience is quite enjoyable with hearing the hymn singings and chanting's/incantations.

One great feature of the Church on the Hill Mcminnville Oregon is it contains the Stone of Unction which is where Christ's body was prepared for burial. Many tourists rub items on the stone to absorb sanctity. The narrow steps of the church will lead you to the Calvary which is where you will view beautifully decorated interiors. This site is the site of Christ's crucifixion.

In this area, you will find the Roman Catholic Chapel of the Nailing of the Cross (11th Station of the Cross), The Rock of Calvary (12th Station of the Cross) in the Greek Orthodox altar under glass. You will also find in the Eastern Orthodox chapel a statue of Mary (the 13th Station of the Cross). After you've seen the Calvary, make your way to the Rotunda under the larger of the two domes to the stunningly constructed Aedicule which contains the Holy Sepulchre itself. You will find numerous chapels in virtually every corner of the church but the most interesting are the ones mentioned above and for obvious reasons.

The church is a working church so all the typical every-day tasks can be viewed on daily basis. This is why it proves important to work your way around these tasks and ceremonies. Tourists should always be respectful when traveling around the church.