About this experience
During this car-and-walk tour, I will tell you about the churches built by Empress Helena in the Holy Land, and we will even visit one of them. You will understand the interpretations of the Gospel story, learn about Jewish traditions, and grasp how different denominations coexist in the Holy Land today.
What to expect
Christmas in the Gospels
Based on the words of the Gospels, I will tell you how the Christmas events unfolded, taking into account the specific political situation, Jewish traditions, nature, and climate of the Holy Land.
Features of Christian denominations
You will learn the differences in the interpretation of the Gospel narrative among the Orthodox, Catholics, and Protestants. How Christian denominations coexist in the Holy Land today. I will reveal how denominational conflicts have impacted the Shrines over the centuries and led to World Wars. You will also learn about the 'Status Quo in the Holy Land' and how it is maintained today.
Deeds of the Saints
I will tell you about who the Holy Simeon the God-receiver, St. Jerome the Blessed, St. Catherine, St. Mary of Egypt, St. George, St. Joseph of Arimathea, Prophet Samuel, King David, St. Longinus, and other saints were and what they are renowned for.
Life of common people in the Gospel period
I will focus on the lives of common people in the Gospel period: how they were born and died, what they ate, what they wore, how they tilled the land, what holidays they celebrated, and what traditions they observed.
We will see and visit:
Nativity Church in Bethlehem
Russian Ascension Convent
The Church of Dominus Flevit
Russian Mary Magdalene Monastery
Organizational Details
Transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem to the Nativity Church in Bethlehem and back to Jerusalem is included in the tour price.
