The very first
time that the tomb of Jesus was discovered to be empty, initial reaction to
such news was one of fear and disbelief. Now, fast-forward from 2,000 years ago
to today, the recent re-opening of the site believed to be Jesus’ burial
chamber is welcomed with much joy and anticipation by both experts and the
public.
Situated within
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the old city of Jerusalem, the tomb is
among the most important and significant stops in a pilgrim’s Holy Land journey. The resurrection of Jesus,
following his passion and death on the Cross, is the bedrock of the Christian
faith and tradition. The places and stories surrounding the life of Christ remain
a source of hope and healing for many who would like to accompany their
spiritual quest with something they can see and touch.
Thanks to
donations and months of repair work, Jesus’ final resting place was unveiled
again to the public a few weeks before Easter. The project also serves as a
testimony of collaboration among the denominations safeguarding the holy site,
as they agreed on the work to save the holy site from further damage and for
future pilgrims. This is another news much welcome not only in the Christian
world but beyond with Holy Land serving as crossroads both for the faithful and
the wanderer.
Another
interesting story is that of the two Muslim families: one holding the key to
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the other opening the gates to faithful and pilgrims.
Bound by ancient contracts dating back to the 1600s, these families have been a
witness for centuries, handing the responsibility from one generation to
another, of the peaceful coexistence between the followers of these religions.
The Holy Land not
only offers a place for pilgrimage, but also for cultures ancient and modern to
meet and journey together. Any traveller can begin such an adventure from theDead Sea coming from Amman in Jordan until the pyramids of Egypt in Cairo,
enjoying the delights of the Middle East as well as participating in many
activities along the way.
Who knows what
kind of awe and wonder a trip to Holy Land could bring you this time. For an
empty tomb to generate that much interest and devotion is already a very good
sign. Great news ahead: you could be in for the most filling travel episode of
your life. - Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays
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