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1. Mount of OlivesMount of Olives JerusalemJerusalem Mount of Olives todayMount of Olives todayMount of Olives today, circa 1899Mount of Olives today, circa 1899 The Mount of OlivesThe Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks runningis a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks running from north to south.from north to south. The Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish andThe Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish and Christian traditions. From Biblical times until today,Christian traditions. From Biblical times until today, Jews have been buried on the Mount of Olives. ThereJews have been buried on the Mount of Olives. There are an estimated 150,000 graves on the Mount.are an estimated 150,000 graves on the Mount. The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in connection with David’s flight from Avshalom (II Samuel15:30):The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in connection with David’s flight from Avshalom (II Samuel15:30): "And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up." The ascent was probably"And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up." The ascent was probably east of the City of David, near the village of Silwan.east of the City of David, near the village of Silwan. The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as the route from JerusalemThe Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as the route from Jerusalem to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. Jesus is said to haveto Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. Jesus is said to have spent time on the mount, teaching and prophesying to his disciples, including the Olivetspent time on the mount, teaching and prophesying to his disciples, including the Olivet discourse, returning after each day to rest, and also coming there on the night of his betrayal. Atdiscourse, returning after each day to rest, and also coming there on the night of his betrayal. At the foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane. The New Testament, tells howthe foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane. The New Testament, tells how Jesus and his friends sang together - "When they had sung the hymn, they went out to theJesus and his friends sang together - "When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives" Gospel of Matthew. Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives.Mount of Olives" Gospel of Matthew. Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives.Garden of GethsemaneGarden of Gethsemane Landmarks on the Mount of Olives include the theLandmarks on the Mount of Olives include the the Church of all NationsChurch of all Nations, the, the Garden of GethsemaneGarden of Gethsemane, the, the Church of Maria MagdalenaChurch of Maria Magdalena,, DominusDominus Flevit Church, the, the Church of Pater Noster , the Mary’s TombChurch of Pater Noster , the Mary’s Tomb.. The MountThe Mount OfOf OlivesOlives JerusalemJerusalem © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

2. © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish The Mount of Olives – view from Kidron ValleyThe Mount of Olives – view from Kidron Valley

3. The Church of all Nations © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

10. The Garden of GethsemaneThe Garden of Gethsemane © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

15. The Church of Maria MagdalenaThe Church of Maria Magdalena © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

16. © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish The Church of Maria MagdalenaThe Church of Maria Magdalena

24. The Dominus Flevit ChurchThe Dominus Flevit Church © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

25. © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish The Dominus Flevit ChurchThe Dominus Flevit Church

26. © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish The Dominus Flevit ChurchThe Dominus Flevit Church

27. View from the Dominus Flevit Church to the Jerusalem Old CityView from the Dominus Flevit Church to the Jerusalem Old City © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish

47. © Miki Pitish© Miki Pitish Created by Izabela & Miki PitishCreated by Izabela & Miki Pitish Music: Renata Tebaldi – Ave MariaMusic: Renata Tebaldi – Ave Maria

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