Church of the Holy Sepulchre

New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem

Rodney Aist retraces Jerusalem’s pre-Crusades pilgrim circuit—Holy Sepulchre to Zion, Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives—blending ancient texts, archaeology, and reflection.

|ByGIL ZOHAR
A delegation of more than a thousand Evangelical Christians attend a special prayer outside Jerusalem’s Old City, December 4, 2025
'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' is seen sprayed on the wall of the Great Synagogue in central Jerusalem, on August 11, 2025

Jerusalem man arrested for painting 'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' graffiti in the Holy Sepulchre

This comes just weeks after the same graffiti was found sprayed on the Western Wall, with many Israeli sites linking the two events.

|ByEFRAT FORSHER
Worshippers take part in Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 23, 2025.

Christians gather at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to mourn Pope Francis

Worshippers shed tears under the rotunda, while others lit candles and knelt at the Stone of the Anointing to honor the pontiff's passing.

|ByREUTERS
MEMBERS OF the clergy and the local Catholic community attend a mass for the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, led by the Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem’s Old City in January.

Churches in Jerusalem oppose municipal tax decision

The leaders expressed concern over the municipality's move, which they argued contradicted centuries of historical agreements between the churches and civil authorities.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jerusalem's Christians feel backed against a wall

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Facing issues ranging from vandalism to property sales to restrictions on of worshipers at for disputed safety concerns, Christians feel backed against a

MAY 5, 2022ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Orthodox Christians worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Christian pilgrims and Israel Police clash during Holy Fire ceremony

Thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Old City for the Holy Fire ceremony of Saturday of Light.

APRIL 23, 2022ByARIELLA MARSDEN
Pilgrims light candles in the Holy Fire Ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Holy Fire lights up Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Christian pilgrims, police clash in minor incident.

APRIL 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Holy Fire ceremony 2022

PA tells Israel: Restricting churchgoers ‘blatant and dangerous challenge’

Nabil Abu Rudeineh named the restrictions "a war against the Palestinian people."

APRIL 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Orthodox Christian worshippers attend the Holy Fire ceremony amid eased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, May 1, 2021.

Church leaders appeal to president to lift Holy Fire gathering limits

They asked President Herzog to allow Christians to celebrate without restrictions.

APRIL 19, 2022ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Orthodox Christian worshippers attend the Holy Fire ceremony amid eased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, May 1, 2021.

Jerusalem Patriarchate: Christrians defy police, gather for Holy Fire event

"There is no justification” for limiting gatherings this year, the Patriarchate said.

APRIL 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre's ancient altar rediscovered, researchers say

Researchers believe the elaborate looping ornaments they found on the long-hidden part of the slab indicate it was once the decorated front of a medieval high altar.

APRIL 13, 2022ByREUTERS
The three Christian Communities attend a ceremony for the beginning of the restoration of the floor of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on March 14, 2022.

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre 'resurrected' for Palm Sunday mass as pilgrims return

Holy Week is usually the high season for Christian pilgrims, but on Sunday, there was only about 20% of the number of worshippers that normally fill the church.

APRIL 10, 2022ByREUTERS
Christian students visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on a trip with Passages

Restoration work in Church of Holy Sepulchre exemplifies multi-cultural cooperation

A symposium organized by the EDICULA project highlights the importance of the use of multi-disciplinary teams and communication.

APRIL 5, 2022ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Orthodox Christian worshippers attend the Holy Fire ceremony amid eased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, May 1, 2021.

Jerusalem's Christian Quarter: A virtual tour

Anyone who visits the Christian Quarter will be exposed to things that are not part of their religious beliefs, whether or not they are Christian.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022ByRIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER
The New Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem