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| 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). |
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)
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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.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous place !!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos !!
Greetings
Such a spiritual place! I hope to visit the Holy Land someday to see all these sights.
ReplyDeletePat, do go if you get the opportunity. It is the trip of a lifetime. I can't describe the impact it had on me.
DeleteWhat a wonderful Post!
ReplyDeleteexquisite building!
ReplyDeleteThe painted ceilings are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour trip has been so interesting! just beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely church. That must have been the trip of a lifetime!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
Absolutely.
DeleteWhat a beautiful church the architecture is wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tanfastical week :-)
What a history, great photos indoors and out.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how vivid the colours are for something so old.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, historic and spiritual place. Thanks for sharing these amazing places were Christ walked.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful church!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful church.Beautiful architecture and gorgeous wall paintings
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to be with this place everyday. The church is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful church with beautiful designs and paintings.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous church!
ReplyDeleteWow, do you have a list of all the churches you visited? I bet is an impressive one :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful church.
ReplyDeleteThere 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.
ReplyDeleteI love the art outside and inside the church! Are the outside murals mosaic?
ReplyDeletetruly a grandeur church!
ReplyDeleteRemember seeing this church at a presentation I saw about the Holy Land. Very colorful and very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteI remember being there! Such a beautiful church. :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive photos!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Merle
It's nearly unbelievable that this church is that old !
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful the church is! Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSue, beautiful murals! What a humbling experience to stand where our Lord prayed! Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing and hosting the mid-week photo fun. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning place. Thank you for sharing this beautiful look at this church.
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Traci
Wow! That is GORGEOUS!!! I could stand and look and marvel at the creativity and workmanship in that church all day!
ReplyDeleteThese places you have seen and written about are awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Denyse
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your pictures!
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