Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

About Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, a few steps away from the Muristan. The church is traditionally considered to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial. The church is the holiest site in Christianity. It is also the site of the Calvary, the place where Jesus was crucified. The church has been a major pilgrimage site since the 4th century, as the most important Christian shrine in the world. The Holy Sepulchre is a large, complex structure. It has been a Christian place of worship since the 4th century. The current building was completed in 1048. It is a Latin Church, administered by the Franciscans.