Church of the Pater Noster
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Overview and significance
The Church of the Pater Noster is a Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It is part of a Carmelite monastery of cloistered nuns, also known as the Sanctuary of the Eleona. The Church of the Pater Noster stands next to the ruins of the 4th-century Late Roman/Early Byzantine Church of Eleona. The ruins of the Eleona were rediscovered in the 20th century and its walls were partially rebuilt. Today, France administers the land on which both churches and the entire monastery are standing, following the Ottoman capitulations, as the Eleona Domain, part of the French national domain in the Holy Land, which has been formalised by the Fischer-Chauvel Agreement of 1948-49, though the agreement has not been ratified by Israel's Knesset.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: the Church of the Pater Noster stands next to the ruins of the 4th-century Late Roman/Early Byzantine Church of Eleona. Its historical story is also significant: the ruins of the Eleona were rediscovered in the 20th century and its walls were partially rebuilt. Its historical story is also significant: the 2nd-century Acts of John mentions the existence of a cave on the Mount of Olives associated with the teachings of Jesus, but not specifically the Lord's Prayer.
Features and attractions
Among its defining features, today, France administers the land on which both churches and the entire monastery are standing, following the Ottoman capitulations, as the Eleona Domain (French: Domaine de l'Éléona), part of the French national domain in the Holy Land, which has been formalised by the Fischer-Chauvel Agreement of 1948-49, though the agreement has not been ratified by Israel's Knesset. Among its defining features, the modern Church of the Pater Noster is built right next to the site of a...
Activities and experiences
Typical visits include guided tours, quiet viewing, photography where permitted and learning from on-site interpreters or community guides.
Visitor information
Check opening hours, entry fees, dress expectations and photography rules before arrival. Some sites limit access during ceremonies or maintenance.
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