Jerusalem
St. Alexander Nevsky
Russian Orthodox chapel and historic site
25 Dabbagha St
(near the Holy Sepulchre)
Jerusalem, 19611
Phone: +972 2 627 4952
In 1858, the Orthodox Palestine Society, a lay organization, purchased land for a Russian consulate and pilgrims hostel near the Holy Sepulchre. During construction, remains of what was thought to be the 'Judgement Gate' through which Jesus passed on his way to Golgotha, were discovered. The present church is built over these remains, and also incorporates part of the Herodian city wall, and vestiges of the pagan temple erected by Hadrian after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. Ring the bell by the door for entrance; there is a small admission fee.
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