The Eastern Gate In The Wall Surrounding The Old City Of Jerusalem
The Old City Of Jerusalem is surrounded by a high wall with 8 gates. Many of these gates are not being used, but only the Eastern Gate is sealed off, and has been for the last 500 years. This gate faces the Mount of Olives, and is the oldest of the gates. The path leading up to the Eastern Gate is shown in the above picture. This is the path that John records Jesus using in John 12.
John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the king of Israel!"
Many Christians know this day as Palm Sunday. This day also is the beginning of Holy Week and is the historical day known to Christians that Jesus returned to the Old City and was greeted on this path with palms and praises to their King. It is always celebrated one week before Easter Sunday.
If you are looking for the perfect time to be in the Old City, this is one of times of the year that is a real blessing to be in Israel for Christians. Many pilgrims come during this week each year to begin Holy Week with this first day of celebration and ending on Easter Sunday.
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Such deep history in this structure. To think it once protected the holy land from invaders.
I do hope peace finds its way to the west bank and surrounding areas in our lifetime
this reminds me that easter in around the corner, this place has a lot of history for us christians
Yes, it does @joendegz.
Great post. Look forward to visiting Israel one day.
wow amaizing place
i like it
all photo ar very nice and place are very beautiful
thanks for sharing it
keep it on
Thank you @alestercook.
Really beautiful .. It's the second time I read something similar today. Good post
Thanks @emiliocabrera. Many churches celebrated Palm Sunday today.
Wow I would love to travel to this place. Given the means I will so do in the near future.
It will be an amazing adventure @ankarlie.
A lovely and beautiful Jerusalem.
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Nice place to be
I want to visit this place called the promise land..resteemed
wow 😍😍😍 nice view
Wow it's a nice place Jerusalem. Thanks for sharing,
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I'll book a ticket now
I just love histpry of every place. Thank you for sharing.
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wow, what a jerusalem! , i have had heard about that so much
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How i wish i can pay a visit to this place! It would be a great blessing! This place is very important for us Catholics. Thank you for promoting this place. Read, commented, upvoted and resteemed by rubelynmacion
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Historical places to visit!
I'll love to see this place when i visit israel
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Nice to visit this place with full of sacred history. Thanks for sharing @exploretraveler
my dream is to go to Israel :) wish I can go in the future :) thanks for sharing
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