Christian Quarter in Jerusalem
The Christian Quarter is one of the four quarters that make up the Old City of Jerusalem. The other quarters in the area are the Jewish, Muslim, and Armenian Quarter. It is home to a number of important religious sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
This Quarter is also known as the Christian Quarter of the Old City, is situated in the northwestern corner of the Old City. The quarter is extending from the New Gate in the north, along the western wall of the Old City as far as Jaffa Gate. This area contains some of the most important religious sites in Jerusalem, including the Western Wall and Temple Mount. In addition, this quarter is home to a vibrant community of residents and businesses.
The Christian Quarter is home to nearly 40 Christian holy places. Among the most prominent are the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which holds Christianity’s holiest site, and the Ecce Homo Convent, which is one of only a few Palestinian religious sites in Israel.
The majority of residents in the Christian community are Palestinian Christians, despite their dwindling numbers. The number of Palestinian Christians has been steadily declining over the past few years, but they still make up the majority of residents in the Christian Quarter.
In the 4th century, Emperor Constantine’s mother traveled to Jerusalem, which is the Holy Land. While she was there, she identified a site in the land as Calvary, where Jesus is said to have been crucified. She also found the cave where Jesus was laid to rest. This cave is said to be near the present-day Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
She wanted to make a bold statement for Christianity in this part of the city, so she built the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Many religious institutions have been built close to one another in what is now known as the Christian Quarter, because it was once an important site for early Christians.
