Monthly Archives: August 2016

Pilgrimage Update: Exploring Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter

Pilgrimage Update: Exploring Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter
Pilgrimage Weekend Updates! On Saturday morning, our pilgrims had the privilege of visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christ was crucified and buried. However, sightseeing was limited as the tomb and its surrounding area is currently under renovation. Later that day, they had a...
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Pilgrimage Update: On the Banks of the Jordan River

Pilgrimage Update: On the Banks of the Jordan River
Friday Updates! Our pilgrims started their day early this morning with a group prayer led by Fr. Arakel, and began their journey to Masada, the site where King Herod the Great built a palace on the mountain. After taking a cable car to the top...
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Pilgrimage Update: Traveling to Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Galilee

Pilgrimage Update: Traveling to Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Galilee
Tuesday morning, our pilgrims traveled to Bethlehem to see the birthplace of Christ and participate in Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Nativity. After the services, the group had an opportunity to tour the church, including the Armenian section. The group then enjoyed a...
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Pilgrimage Update: A Visit to the Holy Sites

Pilgrimage Update: A Visit to the Holy Sites
Updates from Monday! Our pilgrims began their day with a morning prayer, before heading to the Temple Mount to see the Dome of the Rock. From there, they walked the Via Dolorosa (way of the cross) to visit each of the station of the cross....
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Pilgrims Arrive in the Holy Land

Pilgrims Arrive in the Holy Land
The 4th St. James Pilgrimage to Jerusalem is underway! Our pilgrims had a busy weekend, starting their tour at the Mount of Olives with a beautiful panoramic view of the city. They visited the Garden of Gethsemane, the tomb of Lazarus, and more. On Sunday morning,...
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