The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. According to ancient Christian tradition, it encompasses both Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, and the tomb in which He was buried and from which He rose from the dead. Because it is associated with the central events of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, it has been a major destination for Christian pilgrimage since the fourth century.
The church was built during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great after the identification of the sacred sites by Saint Helena. Over the centuries, it has been damaged, rebuilt, and restored numerous times while remaining a focal point of Christian devotion.
Today, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is shared by several Christian communities and welcomes pilgrims from around the world who come to pray at the traditional sites of Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
The church symbolizes redemption, resurrection, victory over death, and the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (4th century)
Built under the patronage of Emperor Constantine the Great at the traditional sites of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
Illustration by: Colton Rompala