An ecumenical ceremony marked the reopening of the aedicule. Representatives of the Franciscan community, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Churches spoke at the event. Mgr Pizzaballa also spoke. Pope ...

The work is expected to last up to a year, and be finished for Easter 2017. Pilgrims will still be able to visit and pray. Nothing was done to the aedicule for two centuries ago. The three Churches – ...

Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) - A major restoration project has begun at the shrine inside Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus is said to have been buried before his resurrection. The ...

Authorities announced the completion of excavation work in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre complex in Jerusalem, particularly the area immediately in front of the Aedicule structure, where Jesus ...

Greek Orthodox priests taking part in a procession inside the Katholikon, or Catholicon Chapel, in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Eddie Gerald / Alamy Stock Photo For decades it was ...

Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox and Roman Catholics have forged a rare agreement to stop the dilapidated shrine in Jerusalem's Old City from falling down You can save this article by registering for ...

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Master gilder and frame maker Peter Werkhoven discusses the art and craft of gilding and how the technique is referenced in the painting series "The 613" by Archie Rand currently on view. "The 613" is ...