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Basilica of the agony
Commonly known as The Church of all Nations, it has its name because the contributions to this magnificent architecture with beautiful mosaics come from 12 countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was built in 1924 and is located at the lower portion of the Mount of Olives. The Church of all Nations is associated with Jesus’ final hours before His crucifixion, and the holy rock on which Jesus knelt to pray is claimed to be located within the Church. The formal name of this church is the Basilica of the Agony. In fact, the Basilica of the Agony is located at the Garden of Gethsemane.
The ceiling
We can see the medieval-style structure and paintings all over the church. The ceiling is painted a deep blue to reflect the night sky as Jesus prayed.
the Holy rock of agony
The holy rock of agony where Jesus knelt to pray is surrounded by a wrought iron crown of thorns, symbolizing the mocking by the Roman soldiers.
the Holy rock of agony
Mark 15:16-20 The Soldiers Mock Jesus
16 Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. 17 And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. 18 And they began saluting him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 19 They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. 20 After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.
The side view of the church
The far view from the Lion Gate
The road that you see is east of the Kidron Valley.