TRAVELING ABROAD TO JERUSALEM: HOPEFUL NEW BLOOD

TRAVELING ABROAD TO JERUSALEM: HOLY WEEK,
HOPEFUL NEW BLOOD INTO THE LIFE OF TRAVELERS.

OVERVIEW.

Founded around 3000 BC , the old city various name for Jerusalem: Jerusalem, City of David, Zion, Jerushalayim [Hebrew], Al-Quds [Arabic].
The awe-inspiring vistas of the ages amidst all the state-o-the-art facilities and amenities called by modern tourist, make the Jerusalem the ideal destination for travelers.





Picture 1:


Photo shot of Sahalataylor [Me] and my spouse Mrs B.Tampubolon,SH,Lawyer [BT] sat on the top of Mount of Olives with the background the panoramic view of Old City of Jerusalem.


Note the Holy Sepulchre is in the right side and Dome of the Rock in the left side.



Jerusalem is one of the most ancient cities in the world, it is situated 800 meters above sea level in the heart of the Judean Mountains.
Jerusalem is a city venerated by Jews, Christian and Muslim alike.
The Western Wall is the Jewry’s holiest site.
The Holy Sepulchre is the Christian’s holiest site.
The Dome of the Rock and El-Aqsa shrine are the third holiest site for Muslim or Islam after Mecca and Medina.

“ Thus said the Lord God; this is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her [ Ezekiel 5: 5] “.

Its land area is 652 km squares [including East Jerusalem, administered by Israel since 1967].
Population at times of Jesus: 80 000 [Time Magazine].
Its population of 889 300 [2008] includes 67.9 % Jews, 28.3 % Muslims, 1.8 % Christians, 2 % unclassified by religion.
The Mount of Olives and the Old City of Jerusalem are two sites have sanctuaries for Christians, Jews and Islam.
Have a nice travel ! Welcome the celebration of the Easter !
The Goal of Human Life is not long life and death, but Resurrection and Forever Life.



Contents:

I. Overview
II Tips for traveling abroad.
III. Mount of Olives.
IV The Old City of Jerusalem.
V. Christian’s Sanctuaries in Mount of Olives.
1. Pater Noster Church or Lord’s Prayer Church
2. Dominus Flevit
3. Church of All Nations, Basilica of the Agony
4. Gethsemane Garden
5. Mary Magdalene Church
6. The Church of the Assumption
7. The Tomb of Virgin Mary

VI Christian’s Sanctuaries in Old City and nearby the Wall.

1. Basilica Dormiton
2. The Hall of the Last Supper
3.The Hall of the Washing feet 4. St. Peter Gallicantu
5 Via Dolorosa [Way of the Grief or Way of Suffering]
6 Ecce Homo or “Behold the man ! ”
7 Church of Holy Sepulchre or Church of the Resurrection
8 Garden Tomb

VII Jew’s Sanctuaries in Jerusalem
1 Western Wall
2 Temple Mount
3 Mount of Moriah
4 The Tomb of King David

VIII Muslim or Islam Sanctuaries in Jerusalem
1 Dome of the Rock
2 EL Aqsa

IX The Holy Week in Latin Catholic Rome
1 Palm Sunday [Passion Sunday]
2 Holy Monday to Wednesday
3 Holy Thursday
4 Good Friday
5 Holy Saturday
6 Easter Vigil
7 Easter Sunday

X Holy Week in Protestant Churches

XI The Ascension of Jesus

XII References.


II. TIPS FOR TRAVELING ABROAD.

Here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer:
• Register so the State Department can better assist you in emergency.
• Sign passport, and fill in the emergency information page of your passport.
• Leave-copies of itinerary, and passport data page and visas with family or friends.
• Check your overseas medical insurance coverage.
• Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws.
• Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime; do not wear conspicuous clothing or jewelry and do not carry excessive amount of money. Also do not leave unattended luggage in public areas and do not accept packages from strangers.
• Contact State Department in an Emergency.
Source: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...
There are some conditions to realize traveling abroad to Jerusalem such as: Availability of funds or money, good health, spare time, friends, opportunity and spiritual readiness.
The impact of traveling : Hopeful we have New Blood is brought into the life of the travelers. Have a nice travel. Welcome the celebration of Easter.
The Goals of human life is not long life and death, but Resurrection and Forever Life.