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“Just a modern church”

Mar 2023

This might be an important historical place. But the modern French church does not really connect to that for me.

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“The Dungeon before Cruxification”

Sept 2022

Our guide brought us to this interesting site in Jerusalem. We walked through a steep car park towards a church. It has a Byzantine dome clustered with marble columns and large arch-shaped windows. It was built near the House of High Priest Caiaphas who judged Jesus. The Church of St Peter Gallicantu commemorates the triple denial of Peter to Jesus, his repentance, and their reconciliation. It was built over a ruin in 457 CE. The French Assumptionists rebuild it in 1931CE. Inside are displays of the Cockcrow, the Woman, and the Roman soldier. It was inscribed "Woman, I know him not"! The Byzantine interior has mosaics inlaid and renaissance paintings, Gallincantu, in Latin, means the Rooster Crows. Underneath the church is a dungeon jailroom and a visible manhole at above. It was used to rope down Jesus into the dungeon cell, before the cruxification.

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Al R

Atlanta, GA94 contributions

Very meaningful Christian site

Feb 2020

This church is built over the ruins of the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was brought from the Garden of Gethsemane and kept overnight in a pit or dungeon. One can go down and see the ruins of the house under the church and actually enter the pit where they think Christ was kept. In the Courtyard of the house is where Peter denied Jesus 3 times before the cock crowed. Gallicantu is Latin for "cockcrow"

Written 11 March 2020

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ECLadines

Paranaque, Philippines2,743 contributions

Rejection and redemption

Apr 2020

One of the most important churches in Mt. Zion. The place commemorates Peter's triple rejection of Jesus, and also his repentance. There is a shrine down the church which reflects Jesus' suffering inside a sacred pit. It is believed that Jesus might have been confined there after his arrest and was scourged. Can't imagine if you're alone inside this dungeon, there's full of suffering here.

Written 23 April 2020

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Barbara R

Erie, PA940 contributions

Afternoon touring Peter in Gallicantu

Dec 2019 • Couples

First erected in 457 AD as a Byzantine Shrine, destroyed in 1010, rebuilt by crusaders in 1102 and given its present name. It fell into ruin and was not rebuilt until1931 when it was given its present name. There is a huge golden rooster protruding from it's roof. It is a Roman Catholic church located on the Eastern side of Mt.Zion, just outside the old City of Jerusalem. We were taken to the very bottom, where Jesus was held prisoner on Holy Thursday. It was surreal being there and to imagine the things that happened here.
It's very beautiful and sacred and not to be missed.

Written 22 January 2020

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SnowyShasta

Portland, OR2,322 contributions

Historical experience

Oct 2022

This church is built on the site where it is presumed that Jesus was tried after his arrest and where Peter thrice denied him (thus Gallicantu / cock crow). It's a nice landmark, visible from multiple places around the city and valley. We visited as part of a tour and enjoyed hearing about some of the history and scripture associated with the church and its site. The views from the church grounds over both the Mount of Olives and towards the Walled City and Temple Mount are very nice, and I really liked looking out over some of the historical dig and a set of stairs that are ~2000 years old and may have been used by Jesus.

Written 12 November 2022

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DQShaw

York, ME1,318 contributions

Important place for Christians to visit

Jan 2020

We went as part of a guided tour. Having a guide gives much more insight even though I grew up hearing the stories of St. Peter's denial. It is an important place for Christians to visit. The cobble stone road next to the church dates back over 2,000 years.

Written 19 March 2020

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Eileen108

Mount Shasta, CA5,116 contributions

Crowded Spot!

Nov 2022

Only go here if you have time to spare. We went in a large group and unfortunately didn't have time to visit inside the church, instead we went straight downstairs to the prison area. We had to wait awhile because of other large groups in front of us. Definitely the tour guides control the flow, it must be hard for individuals to get through! Every group goes down the stairs when it is their turn, to the cave dungeon and spends time praying before returning up, to let in the next group. So only visit here if you have time to spare!

Written 6 February 2023

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Jeffry b

Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions

One of Church's Founding Fathers

Nov 2022

This magnificent structure is dedicated to Saint Peter, one of Christianity's Founding Fathers. Jesus said to Peter "upon this rock I shall found my Church." Before he met Jesus, Peter was a simple man, fishing on the Sea of Galilee. He later he became a leader of the Church and the first Bishop of Rome. This Church is a spectacular example of Church architecture, it is well worth a visit.

Written 3 November 2022

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FredPurdue

Seattle, WA2,268 contributions

Important religious site but also the architecture woos the photographer

Feb 2020

We visited with a pilgrimage, so this was an important stop religiously, but also quite interesting for making photographs. All days for the visitor in Jerusalem are long and tiring, but this one is rewarding. The highlight personally was the door of the church depicting Peter. As to the gear to bring, a pocket camera or DSLR with a zoom lens will suffice. The church architecture features the dome and the nice thing is you can see it from the road.

Written 30 May 2020

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Bluebellplasnewydd

Cardiff, UK2,042 contributions

House of Caiaphas

Nov 2022

Like many religious shrines this church is build upon the House of Caiaphas where Jesus was flogged and held in prison. The excavations have revealed a cellar/prison that you can visit by going down claustrophobic stairs. There are holes in the rock that are said to hold the lashings to the hands. It is all impressive and depressing at the same time. You will have to decide whether you accept the authenticity.

Written 16 December 2022

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Suslik

Lviv, Ukraine18 contributions

Beautiful church

Jan 2020

This Church stands not far from the Zion Gate and it is very close to Dormition Abbey. You can find it just using the map of Old City. It's a new looking building, but under it there are very old chambers and passages. And you must pay, if you want to visit this Church.

Written 8 February 2020

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