Holy Seulchre Research Paper

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre is also known as the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and the Church of the Resurrection (Orthodox Christians). Originally identified as being outside of the settlement of Calvary, it is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel and considered one of the holiest of sites throughout the world as well as being one of the central destinations for Christian pilgrims. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was originally built by the Roman Emperor Constantine (272-337) in 330 CE upon a site which had originally served as a Roman temple, and which has since been controlled by Arab rulers, reclaimed by Christian crusaders, repeatedly ruined by fires and conquests, and which has long been subject to regional religious and political tensions. The Holy Sepulchre serves as a central Church …show more content…
The Holy site and structure of the Church include the Golgotha, or location of Jesus of Nazareth's crucifixion, the tomb in which he was buried, and Anastasis the site of his resurrection. As a location of reverence for number of religious sects, the responsibilities and care for the site are shared between the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Coptic Orthodox, Ethiopian Orthodox, and Syrian Orthodox orders. As a result conflicts which have arise between these denominations have led the Church to be damaged, destroyed, rebuilt, desecrated, and neglected for centuries. In addition, given the different periods of construction, varying influences including the Roman, Jewish, Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Crusader, Romantic, and Modern styles can be identified in the structure. The liberation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was a central motivation to the First Crusade (1096-1099). Presently the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Jerusalem and consists of dedicated chapels as well as Holy relics including the Stone of Anointing, Rock of Calvary, Angel's Stone, the Stone of Unction, and Immovable