23/12/08
We continued walking on the traditional Palm Sunday route and reached the Church of the Dominus Flevit. This place commemorated "the Lord wept" (Luke 19: 41-44). The church itself has a tear shaped dome.
During the walk I could see the various places of the dead (cemeteries) situated in huge plots of land. It is said that these are prime plots of burial land for the dead to wait for the coming of Christ.
We continued walking on the traditional Palm Sunday route and reached the Church of the Dominus Flevit. This place commemorated "the Lord wept" (Luke 19: 41-44). The church itself has a tear shaped dome.
During the walk I could see the various places of the dead (cemeteries) situated in huge plots of land. It is said that these are prime plots of burial land for the dead to wait for the coming of Christ.
From the surroundings of the church grounds this magnificent view of the old city of Jerusalem is feast for the eyes. Most of the ancient city walls and several city gates are visible from here.
From here the most prominent feature is the golden Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque, which is the third Holy Shrine for the Moslems. Facing this magnificent view, one can only imagine how Jesus lamented over the impending doom and judgement of it's people
(Matthew 24:1-3).
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