Tomb of Mary
Tomb of the Mary, is a Christian tomb in the Kidron Valley – at the foot of Mount of Olives, in Jerusalem – believed by Eastern Christians to be the burial place of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
As the soldiers led Jesus away from the Garden of Gethsemane, they would have passed the nearby spot that became the Tomb of Virgin Mary. Though she probably lived and died on Mount Zion, tradition holds that she was buried here at the foot of Mount of Olives. This has led many scholars to conclude that the land around Gethsemane was owned by one of the disciples.
Outside of Tomb of Mary
Entrance to the Tomb of Mary
Steps down to Tomb of Mary
Many stops along the way down the stairs for visiting
Tomb pretty much resembles Holy Sepulchre
Pilgrims worshiping the holy site
Lots of spaces to kneel and pray along the way to the tomb
100s of lamps in Tomb of Mary
It’s great to smell the incenses and candles at Tomb of Mary
From Tomb of Mary, you can see Church of St. Mary Magdalene
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