Daily Archives: December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve Day in Jerusalem

Sabbath is celebrated here on Saturday.  Friday is the day of worship for the Muslims and Sunday for Christians.  Our church meetings at the Jerusalem Center are held on Saturdays.  After walking to our new home in the Old City, … Continue reading

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Attending Church Christmas Eve at the BYU Jerusalem Center

It took about an hour to hike from our hospice, down the Kidron Valley, and up to the BYU Jerusalem Center on the Mount of Olives, to  attend church.  Both Claire and Aaron were students at the Center while we … Continue reading

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The Austrian Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem

This would be our home for the next 8 days–the beautiful Austrian Hospice.  It was founded in 1856 and opened on 19 March 1863, this hospice is the oldest national pilgrim house in the Holy Land.  Many of the guests … Continue reading

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