Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem

Gethsemane is an area outside the Old City of Jerusalem. Christians believe it was the site where Jesus was arrested the night before the crucifixion, and there are…

Priests listening to Patriarch Theophilos III speaking to the pilgrims at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem (Πατριαρχεῖον Ἱεροσολύμων) is the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Holy Land. Its territory includes Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, as…

Church at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos in Palestine

The Monastery of St. Gerasimos of the Jordan, also known as Deir Hajla, is located near the city of Jericho. It’s one of the oldest monasteries in Palestine.

Boat on the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, Israel

The Sea of Galilee is an important tourist destination in northeast Israel. It’s located between the Golan Heights and the Galilee region.