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Why is Jerusalem an important place of pilgrimage for Christians?
Jerusalem is where Islam's third most holy site, The Mosque of Al-Aqsa, is located. For Jews, Jerusalem is important because it is the site of their holiest place, the temple mount. For Christians it is important because Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead in Jerusalem. Muslims, Jews and Christians all come to Jerusalem on pilgrimages to see it.
What was the most important city in the holy land to the Muslims and christians?
It is Jerusalem
What are the holy cities of Christians and Muslims?
The "holy cities" of Judaism and Christianity is Jerusalem. Jerusalem is important to Christians because it is the city in which Jesus was born. Jerusalem is important to Jews because of the great temple that was built in Jerusalem. The "holy city" of Islam is Mecca, where the Islamic people do their "pilgrimage".
What did the Christians go to Jerusalem that thing call?
You probably mean the Crusades.
Where do Christians worship in Jerusalem?
The official place of worship for Christians is the church. The Jews worship in a synagogue.
Are there any holy places in Jerusalem which are important to Christians and Muslims?
There are several Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Probably the most important is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but there is also the Via Dolorossa, Golgotha, Mount Zion, Tomb of the Virgin, Grotto of Gethsemane, the Chapel of the Ascension, and the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem at St. James Cathedral.There are two major important Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem, Masjid al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock Shrine.The Dome of the Rock Shrine covers the area of the Former Jewish Temple and therefore has tangential significance to Christianity, but Christians do not usually go there when they make pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Otherwise, the two religions share no holy sites in Jerusalem.
Why is Jerusalem an important place according to Christianity?
Christians believe that Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem. The crucifixion of Jesus and Holy Week is the most important time in a Christian's timeline.
Why did Christians go on crusades in 11 century?
The Muslim Empires Conquered Jerusalem which was considered Holy to the Christians also.
Who captured the city of Jerusalem from the Christians?
AnswerSaladin recaptured Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187.
What do Christians pray to that faces Jerusalem?
Christians do not pray to anything that faces Jerusalem.
What is a holy site for christians to go to in Jerusalem?
It is the Resurrection Church or Catedral and other sites.
Where do christians go for pilgramige?
If they want to. I don't believe that it is mandatory.
