An excavation at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem uncovered evidence that might confirm the tradition that Jesus was crucified and buried at the site. Archaeological work at the Church of ...

STORY: After hours of anticipation, people were able to light their candles from the little round windows in the tomb of Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre Church. Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III ...

A long-awaited excavation by Italian archaeologists has finally taken place beneath the floors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The church is believed to have been built in part upon ...

The words, "Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name," are from a Biblical passage millions can recite by memory. While many are familiar with the Lord's Prayer, very few will ever journey ...

According to tradition, the church is built on the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. It is a premier pilgrimage destination for Christians who visit the Holy Land. U.S.

The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106. The "Holy Fire" is passed from inside Christ's tomb to ...

MOSCOW, April 19. /TASS/. The Holy Fire descended into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the Church of the Resurrection of Christ) in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, the eve of Easter, Russian television ...

A long-awaited excavation by Italian archaeologists has finally taken place beneath the floors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The church is believed to have been built in part upon ...