Tag Archives: Aedicule

Jesus’ Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries

Posted on October 27, 2016 by LukeChandler

The small building covering the traditional burial site of Jesus is getting a thorough renovation, and the original stone burial slab has been revealed for the first time in centuries. National Geographic posts a nice article and video on this. After visiting once or … Continue reading →

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Traditional Tomb of Jesus on Verge of Collapse

Posted on April 7, 2016 by LukeChandler

A two century-old structure covering the traditional location of Jesus’ tomb is ready to collapse, prompting rare collaboration among rival priests inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The Aedicule, a small shrine covering the tomb, suffered damage from a 1927 earthquake and its … Continue reading →

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