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	Holy Sepulchre
		Holy Sepulchre refers to the tomb in which the Body of Jesus Christ was laid after His death upon the Cross.
		The Holy Sepulchre, separated by excavation from the mass of rock, and surmounted by a gilded dome, was in the centre of a rotunda 65 feet in diameter.
		That, on the contrary, the wall took an irregular course, excluding the Sepulchre, seems to have been sufficiently proved by the discoveries, in recent years, of masses of masonry to the east and southeast of the church.
	www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/h/holy_sepulchre.html (2467 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulcher (BiblePlaces.com) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (Birzeit University) Commemorates the inauguration of the rotunda on January 2, 1997.
		Church of the Holy Sepulcher (The New Jerusalem Mosaic, Hebrew University) Highlights the construction of the Byzantine church by the Emperor Constantine.
		The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Crusader Period (The New Jerusalem Mosaic, Hebrew University) Tells of the rebuilding of the destroyed church by the Crusaders, the structure which is preserved in the present day building.
	www.bibleplaces.com /holysepulcher.htm (844 words)

	HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA IN JERUSALEM
		The washing of the feet was in the court opposite the holy gates of the Church of the Resurrection.
		The soldiers were standing around the Holy Sepulchre, hand to hand, with their weapons too, and so that there would not be any theft, they stood by the gates of the Church of the Resurrection.
		Truly for us, holy and worthy of all solemn triumph is this redeeming and radiantly effulgent night, the harbinger of the bright- beaming Day of the Resurrection on which Light eternal shone forth in the flesh from the grave for all.
	www.ocf.org /OrthodoxPage/reading/holyfire.html (6004 words)

	Holy Sepulchre History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Having chosen "Holy Sepulchre" as the name for the new cemetery, he solemnly consecrated one east-side section on September 10, 1871.
		First of all, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery was incorporated as a religious corporation by an Act of the New York State Legislature on April 24, 1872.
		Holy Sepulchre Cemetery continues to be the largest and most active of Rochester cemeteries, comprising 332 acres.
	www.holysepulchre.org /History.htm (1086 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem) - OrthodoxWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is used for the Holy Saturday ceremony of the Holy Fire, which is celebrated by the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem.
		To the right of the sepulchre is the Roman Catholic area, which consists of a large square chapel and another private chapel for the Franciscan monks.
		At noon of the Holy Saturday, the Patriarch of Jerusalem with his escort - archpriests, priests and deacons and the Armenian Patriarch enter the Holy Sepulchre.
	orthodoxwiki.org /Church_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre_(Jerusalem) (1705 words)

	The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
		In Jerusalem she identified the place of crucifixion (the rock held to be Golgotha) and the nearby tomb known as Anastasis (Greek for resurrection).
		In the 1960s, as part of the proposed restoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a comprehensive survey, including excavations beneath the foundations of the present-day church, which largely follows the plan of the Crusader church, was undertaken.
		The renovation of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is still in progress, but after generations of neglect, the building has already regained most of its former beauty.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Archaeology/church.html (1134 words)

	EWTN - Papal Visit To Holy Land (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		March 26 (EWTnews) Today Pope John Paul II concluded his pilgrimage to the Holy Land by celebrating Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Shrine that commemorates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
		The Custos of the Holy Land then invited him to pause in prayer before the Stone of the Anointing, the place where Jesus was prepared for burial.
		It is one of the Rites ordinarily celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre by the Catholic community, along with the Byzantine, Armenian, Coptic and Syrian Rites.
	www.ewtn.com /holyland2000/News/SEPULCHRE.htm (709 words)

	Holy Father's Address to Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre - Jubilee Pilgrimage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is an important mission: it is thanks to your unstinted spiritual and charitable commitment to the Holy Places and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem that much has been done to maintain and develop the precious heritage of historic testimonies preserved in the Holy Land.
		May the celebration of the jubilee help you to grow in the diligent practice of your faith, in exemplary moral behaviour and in generous participation in ecclesial activities, both at parish and diocesan level.
		May she assist you in the special mission of "aiding the Church in the Holy Land and strengthening amongst your members the practice of Christian life" (Guidelines, cit., no. 3).
	www.holysepulchre.net /USA/HomiliesandMessages/hmpope1.htm (746 words)

	Holy Sepulchre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Holy Sepulchre is the most sacred, ancient, important, magnificent and celebrated monument of the Christian faith.
		The church of the Holy Sepulchre is in the center of Jerusalem, in the old city and on the hill of Golgotha.
		In 637 the Muslims conquer Jerusalem but the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Holy Lands are protected due to the edict «Ahtiname» (Omar's Treaty) of caliph Omar Hatab to Patriarch Sofronius.
	www.holylight.gr /patria/english/ensepul.html (1952 words)

	Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum
		Holy Sepulchre is a Catholic Cemetery of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
		The name Holy Sepulchre refers to the tomb of Christ near Jerusalem, hewn from the rock by Joseph of Arimathea.
		Holy Sepulchre is in Worth Township, southwest of Chicago.
	www.graveyards.com /IL/Cook/holysepulchre (154 words)

	Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Rochester NY
		Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Rochester NY Mission Statement
		Holy Sepulchre Cemetery was created to be part of that promise...
		Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a serene, reverent environment that evokes spirituality and closeness to God.
	www.holysepulchre.org (113 words)

	Photography and Travel Taking Your Camera on the Road - Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Tomb of Christ, is one of the most holy of holy sites in the world.
		The Sepulchre, the most fragile and sacred spot for many, is the last of the most visible parts of the church that needs restoration.
		Anytime is a good time to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, but for the photographer, middle of the day brings the most "natural" lighting into the various parts of the building through the few windows in or near the ceilings and domes.
	www.cameraontheroad.com /index.php?p=89 (7058 words)

	Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
		Holy Sepulchre Cemetery's mailing address is in East Orange, but half of the cemetery lies in Newark and has served the residents of Newark, NJ throughout it's years of operation (founded 1859).
		Holy Sepulchre's entrance is also on Central Avenue (Cemetery Office), with a side entrance on Grove Street.
		"The Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, or The Bishop's Cemetery, as it is also called, occupies a most admirable situation in what is destined to be one of the handsomest sections of the city.
	www.virtualnewarknj.com /cemeteries/holysepulchre.htm (735 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built by Constantine I the Great during the fourth century, after he became christian, and turned Christianity to the official religion of the Roman empire.
		At the time of the Persian occupation of Jerusalem in the year of 614, most of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre's structure was ruined.
		After Jerusalem's occupation by the hands of Tslah A-Din in the year of 1187, The Holy Sepulchre Church was given for safe keeping to two Moslem families, the Nusseibeh and the Joudeh families, who own the place today, and currently hold the keys to the church.
	www.trekker.co.il /english/church-holy-sepulchre.htm (663 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the ancient city of Jerusalem.
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built over an excavated hill where the traditional Rock of Calvary had been marked by early Christian pilgrims.
		The huge Church of the Holy Sepulchre is actually three separate churches connected by halls, arches and rotundas.
	www.allaboutarchaeology.org /church-of-the-holy-sepulchre-faq.htm (289 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Jerusalem
		The following excerpts are from the chapter "The Church of the Holy Sepulchre" in "Beyond the Walls: Churches of Jerusalem" written by Aviva Bar-Am.
		On a recent visit to Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre I stood for a moment in the Chapel of Adam and gazed at the bare rock beneath Golgotha.
		Recent visit to Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre text excerpts from the chapter "The Church of the Holy Sepulchre" in "Beyond the Walls: Churches of Jerusalem" written by Aviva Bar-Am.
	www.thecross-photo.com /Church_Of_The_Holy_Sepulchre-Jerusalem.htm (2206 words)

	Photos and videos / Church of Holy Sepulchre and Holy places
		Thirteen the same silver oil-lams burns near the Holy Sepulcher, that is owned by Orthodox church, thirteen catholic, thirteen armenian and for coptic oil-lamps.
		Chapel of The Division of The Holy Robes
		Icon of The Resurrection Church (inside of Church of Holy Sepulchre) and The Chair of Jerusalem Patriarchy.
	www.holyfire.org /eng/videoHS.htm (243 words)

	The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem
		The miracle happens in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, to millions of believers the holiest place on earth.
		Furthermore I was through his intervention admitted to the balconies in the dome of the Holy Sepulchre Church, from where I had a fine view over the masses that had gathered around the tomb in anticipation of the "Great Miracle of the Holy Fire".
		Praying in the Holy Sepulchre in itself is for me always a very holy moment in a very holy place.
	www.orthodoxinfo.com /general/holyfire.aspx (3095 words)

	The Holy Light (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Every Holy Saturday (Saturday of the Holy Week) at noon in the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem recurs the GREAT MIRACLE OF THE HOLY LIGHT that stirs, affects rejoices and gives delight and faith to those who have the honour and blessing to be there for the ceremony of the Holy Light.
		PREPARATION OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE: In the morning of the Holy Saturday, before the ceremony of the Holy Light takes place a very thorough check of the tomb and after that they seal it with a mixture of honey and wax that was prepared in the morning.
		I saw the Holy Light cross the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and in front of me a ball of light crossed over the crowd and turned on the candle of an old man. I touched the flame, I washed my face with it and I wasn’t burned.
	www.holylight.gr /agiofos/holyli.html (1279 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Jerusalem (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-2.cs.princeton.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Main entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; pilgrims at Calvary/Golgotha; floor plan of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, known as the Church of the Resurrection (Anastasis) to Eastern Orthodox Christians, is a Christian church in the Old City of Jerusalem.
		The exterior facade of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, on the east side of the church, was built by the Crusaders sometime before 1180.
	www.sacred-destinations.com.cob-web.org:8888 /israel/jerusalem-church-of-holy-sepulchre.htm (3452 words)

	Archdiocese of Boston - 12/3/2004 - Holy Sepulchre order invests 26 new members
		SPRINGFIELD — Two bishops, nine priests and 15 lay people from several dioceses in New England were invested as Knights or Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at a Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield on Oct. 30.
		The Order of the Holy Sepulchre traces its origins back to 1099 and is among the oldest orders in the Church.
		Its name derives from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which was built over the site of the crucifixion and burial place of Jesus and where members of the order were knighted during its early years.
	www.rcab.org /Pilot/2004/ps041203/orderofholysepulchre.html (603 words)

	The Lessons of the Holy Sepulchre, by J. R. Selwyn (1873)
		No, from the Holy Sepulchre a voice comes back, the voice of the Ruler Nicodemus, the Counsellor Joseph, which bids us do as much for the Risen Saviour as they did for the crucified Christ.
		She saw the angels sitting in the sepulchre whom even the eyes of St. Peter or of the loved disciple could not behold, and as she turned back she was the first to see the Lord.
		See how the Holy Sepulchre answers that which is now called the question of the day, and points to the work of those holy women as instances of what may be done for God.
	anglicanhistory.org /nz/jrselwyn_sepulchre1873.html (1631 words)

	Order of the Holy Sepulchre
		The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem goes back to the first Knights that were established by Godfrey de Bouillon around the Sepulchre of Our Lord as a guard of honour immediately after the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099.
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre which they built covers both the sites of the crucifixion and the tomb of Christ, and it still stands today.
		The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, already "a Juridical Person under Canon Law", since 1st February 1996, also become "a Juridical Person in the Vatican" with its legal seat in the Vatican City State.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Estates/5126/eohs.html (1238 words)

	Amazon.com: Church of The Holy Sepulchre: Books: Martin Biddle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most popular pilgrim destination in Christendom, and this gorgeously illustrated volume is the ultimate guide to the site.
		Martin Biddle is a leading authority on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
		Gideon Avni, John Seligman, and Tamar Winter, all archeologists at the Israel Antiquities Authority, are currently conducting a comprehensive study of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
	www.amazon.com /Church-Holy-Sepulchre-Martin-Biddle/dp/0847822826 (1058 words)

	Church of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Church of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem
		The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is built over the Holy Sites widely believed to be the Rock of Golgotha, where Christ was crucified, and the rock-cut tomb into which his body was placed and from where, on the third day, rose from the dead.
		Much of the current basilica was built under Emperor Michael IV from 1036-1041 and by the crusaders after capturing Jerusalem in 1099 following the destruction of the basilica in 1009 by the Caliph al-Hakim.
	www.holysepulchre.com (231 words)

	Catholic World News : Pope Greets Knights of Holy Sepulchre
		The Holy Father asked his visitors to pray for the success of his "important mission" to the Holy Land.
		The Pope also mentioned the "important mission" of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, who are celebrating their Jubilee at the Vatican from March 1-4.
		The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre is an association of lay Catholics, headed by a Grand Master, the Italian Cardinal Carlo Furno, whose purpose is to serve the Church in the Holy Land.
	www.cwnews.com /news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=12379 (230 words)

	The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
		The forecourt of the Holy Sepulchre Church is a wide area that every Christian tourist must visit.
		This is the central icon in the place Golgotha in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
		The Holy Sepulchre consists of two small rooms, the first containing a marble basin with a piece of stone under glass said to be part of the stone that would open and close the tomb, the second containing a stone table upon which Jesus’ body is said to have lain.
	www.misericordia.edu /users/davies/Jerusalem/Sepul.htm (1121 words)

	CNN - Single door in Church of the Holy Sepulchre may not accommodate throngs of pilgrims - November 13, 1999
		Single door in Church of the Holy Sepulchre may not accommodate throngs of pilgrims
		JERUSALEM (CNN) -- The millennium Christmas remains seven weeks away, but the holiday rush has already reached the doorway of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
		Government and religious officials have grown concerned that the ancient church cannot cope with the burgeoning number of pilgrims crowding the traditional site of the entombment of Jesus, particularly because a single doorway serves as the only entrance and exit.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/meast/9911/13/israel.holy.door/index.html (394 words)

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