Herod’s Palace in Jerusalem and Its Towers
Among the civil buildings that dominated Jerusalem in the time of Jesus, Herod’s Palace was one of the most impressive. It stood on an artificial platform measuring approximately 330 metres long by 130 metres wide, a structure that still survives today, and was...
The Holy Land: A Window into the Life of Jesus (II)
Read the first part of Fr. José Antonio’s testimony about his pilgrimage to the Holy Land here. We will continue our pilgrimage through the Holy Land, bringing together geography and faith through memories centered on Bethlehem and Jerusalem. About 150 kilometers...
What Is Essential Is Invisible to the Eye
At the interactive displays of Saxum Visitor Center, visitors can trace the physical development of the Holy Places from their origins to the present day. It is a way of demonstrating the authenticity of the tradition that identifies and preserves them. Visitors can...
When the Gospel spread to the Gentiles: The Road to Gaza
The street that passes in front of the office of the Israeli Prime Minister, in Jerusalem is called “Derech ‘Azza” – that is Gaza Road. It starts at the Jaffa Gate, where, in Jesus’ time, stood the citadel of Herod. The street is new, not its name. It appears in the...