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Mount of Olives todayMount of Olives todayMount of Olives today, circa 1899Mount of Olives today, circa 1899

The Mount of Olives The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks running from is a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks running from

north to south.north to south.The Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish and The 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. There Jews 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 Jerusalem The 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 have to 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 Olivet spent 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. At discourse, 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 how the 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 the Jesus 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 the Landmarks on the Mount of Olives include the the Church of all NationsChurch of all Nations, the, the Garden of Gethsemane Garden of Gethsemane, the , the

Church of Maria MagdalenaChurch of Maria Magdalena, , Dominus Dominus Flevit Church, the , the Church of Pater Noster , the Mary’s TombChurch of Pater Noster , the Mary’s Tomb..

The Mount The Mount

OlivesOlives

JerusalemJerusalem

The Mount of Olives – view from Kidron ValleyThe Mount of Olives – view from Kidron Valley

The Church of all Nations

The Garden of GethsemaneThe Garden of Gethsemane

The Church of Maria MagdalenaThe Church of Maria Magdalena

The Dominus Flevit Church The Dominus Flevit Church

View from the Dominus Flevit Church to the Jerusalem Old City View from the Dominus Flevit Church to the Jerusalem Old City

The Church of Pater Noster The Church of Pater Noster

The Mary’s TombThe Mary’s Tomb

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

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