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The Church of All Nations

The Church of All Nations, also known as the Church or Basilica of the Agony, is a Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It is located next to the Garden of Gethsemane. It is at this location that Jesus prayed before his arrest. (Mark 14:32-42)





The Rock of Agony, where Jesus “threw himself on the ground” (Matthew 26:39) and in his anguish “his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground” (Luke 22:44).



37 comments:

  1. Oh my word those images are incredible... such incredible paintings. I just can't take them in. I'm kind of speechless which is really unusual for me. Absolutely exquisite. Thank you so much for sharing them.

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  2. That's a gorgeous place !!
    Fantastic photos !!
    Greetings

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  3. Such a spiritual place! I hope to visit the Holy Land someday to see all these sights.

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    1. Pat, do go if you get the opportunity. It is the trip of a lifetime. I can't describe the impact it had on me.

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  4. The painted ceilings are amazing!

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  5. Your trip has been so interesting! just beautiful

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  6. What a lovely church. That must have been the trip of a lifetime!
    Maggie

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  7. What a beautiful church the architecture is wonderful :-)

    Have a tanfastical week :-)

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  8. What a history, great photos indoors and out.

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  9. Amazing how vivid the colours are for something so old.

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  10. Such a beautiful, historic and spiritual place. Thanks for sharing these amazing places were Christ walked.

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  11. This is a beautiful church.Beautiful architecture and gorgeous wall paintings

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  12. How lovely to be with this place everyday. The church is really beautiful.

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  13. A beautiful church with beautiful designs and paintings.

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  14. Wow, do you have a list of all the churches you visited? I bet is an impressive one :) Thanks for hosting!

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  15. There is a sense of awe that comes from just viewing images of places where our Savior actually walked and bowed and prayed. Thank you again for sharing these inspiring images.

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  16. I love the art outside and inside the church! Are the outside murals mosaic?

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  17. Remember seeing this church at a presentation I saw about the Holy Land. Very colorful and very beautiful.

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  18. I remember being there! Such a beautiful church. :)

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  19. Impressive photos!

    Greetings, Merle

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  20. It's nearly unbelievable that this church is that old !

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  21. I love how colorful the church is! Lovely photos.

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  22. Sue, beautiful murals! What a humbling experience to stand where our Lord prayed! Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing and hosting the mid-week photo fun. :)

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  23. What a stunning place. Thank you for sharing this beautiful look at this church.
    :-)
    Traci

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  24. Wow! That is GORGEOUS!!! I could stand and look and marvel at the creativity and workmanship in that church all day!

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  25. These places you have seen and written about are awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Denyse

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