A tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 5 INSANE facts
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Most videos you see about the Church of the Holy Sepulchre focus on two places found inside the church: the Golgotha (or “calvary”), where Jesus was crucified, and the Tomb of Jesus, where his body was buried and resurrected. These sites are so important that everyone spends all their time talking about them. But the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a fascinating place and there are some unbelievable things you ought to know. And that’s what I’m going to show you in this video. Let's get going.
1. The Christian denominations that run the church
2. Who holds the keys of the church?
3. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has a village on the roof
4. Holy Fire ceremony
5. One of the first churches
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Thanks for posting this. Around the year 2000, i lived for 3 years in the Old City, and several times, I let myself lock in the Church at night, in an attempt to sense the essence of the location with only a few priests, nuns in the deepest prayers. These moments, still are amongst my most cherished life memories.
What was it like? Can you describe your experience?
@@radiance65 Actually, at that time, I considered myself more secular than a believing Christian. So, I was there to observe/tourist rather than to ''meditate'' or pray. The Church itself has many distinct and all different praying spaces to accommodate the greatest Christian denominations.
Each space has a distinct vibration and feel. There are 3 different floor levels. There is no architectural or spiritual harmony, but rather the opposite. At night, the vibes are much more pronounced than by day. Everything is obscure or dark.
There are a few authentic hidden side niches that most tourists overlook which are just thousands of years old tombs cut out in limestone rocks. These places were especially dark and heavy . I only managed to stay there a few minutes although, in daytime, these were my favorite little quiet spaces in a church mostly brimming with visitors and pilgrims.
A few candles only lit specific places in the church. They created long and spooky shadows. That Church has been visited for over 1700 years of history by millions and millions of people and has been revered as the most authentic relic of Christianity.
The Church has inspired and incorporated, effectively witnessed all the upheavals and glory times of Christianity. Countless historic giants have knelt or prayed there....No wonder,, there is a deeply impressive and even palpable ''historical'' spirit living in the Church.
Few people enter that Church with indifference, no matter their religious beliefs.
I rested for a while, lying flat on the cold tomb of a crusader, serving as a rude and ice-cold bench. Even in the Middle East, the nights in the Church are rather cold. After my initial religious curiosity was ''satisfied'', I started feeling less and less comfortable, until even strange inner fears gradually popped up. As if i was being present in a ''forbidden '' place, not really worthy to be there. I seem to have felt darker forces rather than soothing higher ones. As if i was continually ''being watched by invisible eyes that read my sceptical thoughts and heart.
At one point, I watched two old and small Russian orthodox nuns descend to the deepest level where the wife of Emperor Constantine found the relics of the holy Cross. After more than an hour, they did not come back, so I descended to the lowest level -without any exit, only to find it empty. I was absolutely sure that they did not pass me whilst going up again. Then, I found on the stairs a lost orthodox prayer bracelet made of black wool and cheap green plastic beads. I picked it up and took it with me as a ''souvenir''. (Months later, the bracelet would give me very unpleasant kind of strong electrical charges by touching it. I still have the bracelet in my room, now having become ''my beloved personal memory and relic'' from that memorable night.)
The time in the Church seemed to last an eternity. Around 4 o clock, It became almost unbearable. Now, the Church doors are locked and there is no way to escape. Around 5 o clock, the Muslim Guardian of the Church having the keys came to open d the huge doors. Immediately, I sneaked out past him into the fresh dark morning of a weirdly silent old Jerusalem.
Now, twenty years later, and by studying the lives of many Christian Saints, I become more and more a believing Christian again, and I now have regretted not having passed one night in the Church as a believer. (I spent 3 times in this Church) . Now, living in Spain, the desire grows to return one last time to the Middle East but now as a real pilgrim and revisit all the places related to Christianity with a profound connection.
That is to say, before the so much prophesied End Times begin. By every passing year, my chances for doing so diminish.
Thanks for your question, I allowed me to put on paper one of my (religious) life's most profound experiences.
@@jphalsberghe1 Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences in such vivid detail. I was trembling inside as I read your words.
I am here in Jerusalem on a three week visit but would not have the nerve to do what you did, although I probably would not have hesitated as an unbeliever 🤔
I am going to go to the church very early in the morning though, to be there as they open up. That's as far as my courage goes.
Before I came on this trip, I prayed for a deeper appreciation of the spiritual sites I will visit.
Your words are part of my answer to that prayer. Thank you sooo much. 🙏🏻❤️
@@radiance65 Dear friend, few people go to Jerusalem on their own merits. Most are ''called'' to the city, and then, the city will transform them, sooner or later. Jerusalem has a ''special vibe'' as you probably already discovered. Visit the small adjacent tombs, just after the Tomb of Christ, and in front of a small Coptic-like prayer stand. You ll see a simple entrance. You may even find a treasure..(-;
@@jphalsberghe1 Thank you. Will let you know. 😊
Fascinating tour - bit weird to see the church almost empty and that you had free pass to all those floors and chambers. Corona time opportunity I guess. The quality of the clip is incredible too - sharp and clear 🙂
Thanks! I bought a new gimble. Good to see that it is noticeable!
the best tour guide ever! Shalom!
You are trustworthy and knowledgeable!!!
Thanks for doing this video Oren! I appreciate these videos where I learn more.
Man, when you are done all of these videos, you could create a documentary length piece.
I will never be done. I have ideas for about 5000 videos :-)
AWESOME!!!!
Fantastic video. I've been to the church before but it was so crowded it was hard to appreciate the size of it. Seeing it empty gives a great sense of scale. I'm hoping it wont be too long before before you can use your amazing knowledge to guide tourists once again. I really enjoy your channel.
You have a different site of the garden tomb and golgotha,which is which yours or that of Ron wyatt discovery? Sir?
Went to mass near the edible when it still had scafelling about six years ago.
I've been to the church of the Holy Sepulchre, i never knew or saw the volume of history this building has. Thank you for sharing.
I was there in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher December 9, 2018 with my 3 children. Now I am more enlightened by your explanation. Thanks. Since then I read anything I come about Israel. I promised to visit the Holy Land before I die. It took me 20 years to do that. Now my life is complete. I now promised to devote the rest of my life to Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.🙏
Reread your last sentence and ask yourself so you really want to be such a pathetic, sad, idiot loser actively behaving like a slave?!
Thank you mr. Oren very good you are explaning God blessyou
So many informations! Very well presented. 👍
Thank you for another excellent tour & high-quality production!
Wow - really interesting. You are a wealth of knowledge. I particularly enjoyed the quiet walk thru the many levels of the space. The closest thing I have to being there so much appreciated! Peace and all good.
The church opens at 5:30 in the morning. come every day before 7:30 and you will have the whole church for your self. If you come at 10:30 you can't move inside.
@@Travelingisraelinfo Thanks for this. I am in Jerusalem right now. Will head to the church early tomorrow morning. Can't wait. ❤️
I am Christian 💙☦️ Orthodox ☦️🕯️from Athens Greece 🇬🇷 and i Love 💙 Jerusalem ❣️ and Israel 💙 generally 💙🇬🇷🔆💕
I love the clarity of your videos.
I really enjoy your careful wording throughout this one. There are so many parties involved in the handling and maintenance of this church.
Very fascinating story about this church. I'm Catholic and I hope visit this Church someday, but what I find beautiful is that it's being run by several branches of Christian group and the keys by Muslims. Living in a Muslim country myself, this is so touching to me.
Thank you for making this video, I've learned so much.
The real tomb of Jesus is here:
ua-cam.com/video/wTCVh4CXyi0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/r1hf6kAlDP4/v-deo.html
Muslims used to have honor back in the day and protected our Holy Sites. Then the Wahhabis and Pan-Islamic terrorists came and started destroying everything. It is a shame, but I am glad honorable Muslims were in charge of Jerusalem and kept our Holy Sites in tact and still do today, continuing their family's legacy. May God bless them and forgive their sins.
Great video. I have been to this Church many times and I learnt new things from your video. Thank you:)
So loved this, so much history and yet this church has survived !!!
Fantastic tour! Thank you so much. I saw more here in the vid than when there in person.
I enjoyed the explanation of the candles. Thanks.. Amazing quality very beautifully shown.
This is another fascinating tour . Well done !
The Holy Sepulchre is such a blessed site that brings strength and peace.
Thank you for this beautiful sight seeing.
מדהים...הידע שלך ודרך העברתו פשוט נפלאים. שאפו...
I agree - truly amazing.
אורן אין כמוך! כל כך ברור ומדויק, והשקפת העולם שלך המתבטאת בהדרכות,היא גאווה ותרומה לתדמיתנו בעולם! תודה על הכל
תודה רבה!
Thank you for the beautiful Tour. I was there in the Church of the Sepulcher last May 3.2022 with my co-sisters in Christ ( CFC-HOLD ) for a Pilgrimage. And the best thing that I will never forget that day,. Outside the Church I found on the ground a beautiful red color Holy Rosary. It is so amazing. Thank you Jesus❤
Shalom from Germany ❤
Always brilliant and informative
great tour of the church and an excellent video. thanks for your knowledge and expertise.
😇Thank you so much! You TRULY are a Blessing. 💜🕊️
Superb video. Very, very interesting. I always look forward to seeing your new videos. Really love this one though. Thank you for posting. Shalom from the UK 🏴🇬🇧🇮🇱
Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us - very much appreciated ! We always learn something new with you 👍. Shalom from Canada 🙋♀️💌
The real tomb of Jesus is here:
ua-cam.com/video/wTCVh4CXyi0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/r1hf6kAlDP4/v-deo.html
You are doing a fantastic job to keep us informed. Please keep up the good work. I enjoyed & like all your videos and always looking forward to watching new ones. God bless.
I appreciate that!
Thank You for recording this footage:) Very Neat to see.
Hi Wonderful video! ! Great insight about the church! ! Thank you so much! !
Thankyou for explaining it so well, it is complicated and extremely interesting. It is the best way to get a close up view without hordes of people.
Thank you for all information. Even I 've visited the church, I did not know a lot of things until today!
I love your tour I have never seen this before but that is wonderful you have a lot of knowledge and experience and appreciate your time and your effort God bless.
Amazing! Very well explained thank you very much for sharing another great virtual tour:)
Very interesting!
I visited the church once, alone, so these explanations are now very helpful for me.
Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful tour. I can't wait to come visit Jerusalem! Thank you for posting this.
I love your videos!! Fascinating!! Im learning so much!! I wanna tour Israel! Thank you so much for this!! Feeling blessed!!
Good job!keep it up.I haven't been in Israel but I find your videos really helpful.
Thank you Oren! Great video. I love your channel and your videos helped me plan my recent trip to Jerusalem. I can’t stop watching your videos and planning another trip sometime soon.
God truly created you for this role. Beyond excellent. Thank you from Ohio, USA.
Thank You very very much. ALL this week s new to me and I didn’t understand it. I appreciate your time in sharing this. I am interested.
Thank you for the beautiful tour! Hope to visit one day!
Thank you for all of this videos and all this informations.Keep going!
Traveling to Israel in January of 2022 and looking forward to visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Thank you for sharing.
What a great video. I've never seen the Church of the Holy Sepulchre so empty! I remember joining the long queues there some years ago during a visit. What a great opportunity to put together a video like this so that we can see the church so clearly. Thanks for this :-)
Very true
I'm thinking that Oren filmed this when Covid lockdowns were still in place?
Wow! You are amazing! Very professional, indeed. I live in Maale Adummim and really miss the Old City and especially Holy Sepulchre Church. I can't go there, yet. So, I've enjoyed your tour a lot. Thank you🙏🌷
Thanks for the video because now I can fully appreciate the beauty of the Church. I'm Catholic and when I visited the Church, it was thickly packed with pilgrims it was hard to move without bumping on someone. Some areas had very long queues and once you reach the spot, you cannot even stop to pray because you are told to move on.
Exactly. I too visited recently. But couldn't pray properly as they asked to move quickly...😢Just a glance of sepulchre... Now i am travelling throught the videos so that i can get better information like the one he provided. Good job. Thanks for the detailed explanation and videos🙏💐
I really want to go back to Israel! What a great guide you are, wish this pandemic would be over soon
Thank you for a new view of this church! Very interesting facts. 😊
Thank you for the interesting tour - I learned much. Have you made a video at the Garden Tomb? That, too, would be great to see.
Fascinating. Thank you. Sam in New Hampshire USA.
thank you from Hong Kong. Wonderful video. eye opening.
Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Wow. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
Butiful tour. I was there a long time ago with my family 👪. I would love to visit Jerusalem again. ❤
amazing ！thanks for your Chanel helps me know everything you showed 🌻🌻
Thank you. Very very informative. Bless you.
It's really great a tour like this, as when you've seen it in pictures and read about it, the video has made it come alive, as strange a place as it is, another excellent informative video.
Thank you very much Oren! Amazing how it lasted for such a long time! Looks scary inside though! Shabbat shalom!
I hope someday me and my family can go there and witness the vastness and beautiful churches.. and I will personally pick you as a guide 🙏 because you really know your craft 🤗
Outstanding presentation! All of his videos are a real gift to those those that want to experience God's chosen city. I was blessed to visit this church 3-16-20. Not everyone will be able to visit in person. You do get a true and informative view of how special this place is. You can experience it for the first time or reexperience all from the comfort of your home! Thank you Oren! Please consider supporting his innovative efforts to educate all who are interested to learn more about Israel.
Learnt something new, thanks - and nice to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks. Great video. You are so knowledgeable and intelligent.
I enjoy every video you posted👍 Love from Indonesia 💕 Hopefully can be there soon 🙏🏻
as always i thank you very much u told me every thing part by part god bless you and your family
Thank you for the very nice and very nice explanation God Bless you please explain more about the Holy place
Thank you so much for this really great Video. 🙏👌
I was on the roof and in the cave with water, it was very impressive. Thank you 😊 for this good explanation
Oren, great video. Thank you for sharing this. You are a true talent.
Wow fantastic video. Love the interesting sights
Soooooo interesting ! I am blown away.
Very informative thank you blessings
Thank u. I have found ur videos only recently. Love the clips of the desert, alternative sites to visit and stay. Keep up ur efforts.
Thank you brother , God Bless You for all the honest information 🙏
I love the way you show respect to all denominations. Greetings from Greece!
Thank you. Amazing information very interesting..God bless you
You are very welcome
When I visited the church during the Second Intifada, I was told I was fortunate because as there were few tourists in Jerusalem this holy site was not crowded at that time. But now, because of the pandemic, there appear to be even fewer people visiting the church. Thank you for showing much more of the church than I was able to see when I visited.
Great info Orem. Great job!
Gateway to Heaven. I pray someday my family soul will pass thru that Holy Door in your Holy Land Israel. Peace and Prosperity fm the 🇵🇭.
I was able to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher during my first and only trip to Israel in 2019. While spending about two hours inside the crowded interior I was not capable of seeing as much as your video shows. Shalom.
Shalom! Thank you so much for this video and for sharing your knowledge. I visited the church in September 2019, but of course it was crowded, so I feel lucky to visit it in a quiet way with you! The light and the environnement is amazing, I'm in love with Jerusalem, hoping to come back one day. Best of luck, take care
God Jesus bless all
Thanks a lot again for your interesting content i learn a lot on your content helping your CHANNEL no escape of the advertisement thanks again
fascinating! I never knew these things. thank you
You sir, did an excellent job!
Fabulous video! I was there is 2018 and hope to go back again next year.
Thank you for posting it.
very interesting. Thank you for your work
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the posts.I've been there wayback November 2017 and have been up to the 4th Floor.
Thank you for doing this video. Our family have always wanted to go to Jerusalem. One day we hope to be able to go. It is so nice that you took us through this church.
Joining 206 Tours last Feb 2017, our grp of 33 people were privileged to say mass inside the edicule at 5:00 am... it was really an experience to walk around the Christian quarter from Notre Dame Hotel at 4:30 am.to say the mass at 5am. We waited outside and witnessed the opening of the main door...thank you for showing us the underground churches... i can visualize the place now as a hill.
Reminded me of our visit to this church in 2012. It was real crowded when we were there, so it was great to see this video which showed us even more than what we saw when we visited. I remember visiting the lowest floor and did not know at the time that this is where the actual cross was found. Our trip to Israel was memorable especially since we are Bible students and followers of Jesus Christ. Thanks for a great job on this video. I look forward to more of your work
The real tomb of Jesus is here:
ua-cam.com/video/wTCVh4CXyi0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/r1hf6kAlDP4/v-deo.html
Thanks so much! I hope to visit when the virus problem goes away
Thank you for sharing all of this..
Wonderful! Great video ‼️
Great information . Thank you. I visited in May 2019 and it was so crowded. It was amazing to see it empty. I hope to visit Israel again but please keep the videos coming.
Interesting. I really enjoy your videos.