Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem. The complete tour, with explanations
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera.
+972546905522 zahigo25@walla.com
צחי שקד מדריך טיולים עם מצלמה 0546905522
Video Tour to the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu Monastery Jerusalem
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Today we are visiting the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu Monastery Jerusalem, which is built on the eastern slopes of mount Zion - and thus has a spectacular panoramic view of the Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives and the Kidron valley.
The name Gallicantu means the cock's crow, and comes from the story of Peter's triple denial of Jesus and the cock crowing twice.
According to Christian tradition, the church's location has a double biblical reference: Here Peter shed his tears after repenting for denying Jesus when hearing the cock crows... and here was the palace of the high priest, Caiaphas, where Jesus was held after his arrest at Gethsemane on the night of Holy Thursday.
In the church compound at the main level, there is a statue dramatizing one of the times that Peter denied knowing Jesus. Luke tells us that a servant girl pointed Peter out to the Roman soldiers saying this man was also with him. Peter for his part hastened to deny it: I know him not
Now let's go and explore the church, which includes an upper church and a lower large chapel.
Let's first start with the upper church.
The main door to the church bears a beautiful metal leaf depiction of Jesus with his eleven Apostles (Judas is omitted) and in the center of the right door, a cock.
Now let's go inside the church.
Facing the entrance is an illustration of Jesus, his hand bound, surrounded by a crowd angrily shaking their fists at him.
And here above, Jesus and his disciples are shown partaking of the Last Supper (once again traitorous Judas is left out).
A glance at the ceiling reveals a spectacular cruciform window.
Now let's move to the chapel beneath the upper church. On our way down we see several mosaics from the 5th century byzantine church that was here before.
This chapel is dedicated to the first biblical reference of Peter's denial of Jesus, and it is hewn out of the mountainside and some of its walls are made of rock.
This picture shows the denying St Peter, the hand cuffed Jesus and the cock ......with the inscription I know him not. Here at the main altar is a picture depicting Peter weeping as he understood his mistake of denying Jesus..... with the inscription Peter went out and wept bitterly.
Now let's have a look at the second biblical reference to the location of this church -- the pit in which Jesus was held during the night of his arrest and that can be seen from this hole in the ground which is marked with several engraved byzantine crosses.
Now let's go down to the cellar level, dating back to the second temple period, and housing pits that were, in general, used to hold water as cisterns, to hold grain as granaries, to use as olive press and to use as ritual baths. These cellars probably belonged to a well-known person during the second temple period and according to Christian tradition, here was the palace of the high priest Caiaphas, to which Jesus was brought after his arrest.
Here in this pit, it is believed Jesus was held during that night waiting for his trial by Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea.
Just imagine what Jesus felt as he was locked in this pit waiting for his trial, already being aware of his destiny.
Each year on Holy Thursday, pilgrims from all over the world join a candle-light night procession from Gethsemane, the place of Jesus' arrest, to this church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, in order to pray and be with Jesus on his last night, before his crucifixion on the day after - on Good Friday.
When we step out of the cellars level we arrive at the church yard which is filled with archeological findings from different periods in Jerusalem's history, starting with the 1st temple period and upto the byzantine period.
The most interesting finding is a stair case connecting Mount Zion and the upper city to the Kidron valley. According to Christian belief, Jesus, with his disciples, followed this path after they had their Last Supper to the Grotto in Gethsemane where Jesus was captured and brought back along these stairs to be locked in the pit that we have just seen.
This tablet, near the stair case, shows Jesus and his disciples walking from the last supper room to Gethsemane
And this tablet shows Jesus with his hand tied after his arrest, being led back to his jail.
House of Caiaphas: Peter's Denial of Christ, Jerusalem, Israel, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu!
See the place where Peter denied Christ three times, where Christ was condemned, where He spent the night in a cold dungeon, along with everything else that took place there. Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu marks the spot.
Location
1. The House of Caiaphas, also known as the Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu (cock's crow in Latin) is located on the eastern slope of Mount Zion, just outside the Old City of Jerusalem.
2. It can be accessed by Malki Tsedek Street
3. It is administered by the Roman Catholic Church.
Historical Background
1. The church consists of four levels: (1) the upper church (2) the middle church (3) the guardroom, and (4) the cistern (dungeon).
2. According to tradition, the church is the believed site of the House of Caiaphas.
3. A Byzantine church was built on this site in 457 AD.
4. It was later destroyed by Muslims in 1010.
5. It was rebuilt by the Crusaders in 1102 and given its present name.
6. It was destroyed in 1219 by the Turks.
7. Later, a chapel was built in 1300.
8. The church fell in ruins again by 1320.
9. The church that exists today was rebuilt in 1931.
Places of Interest
1. In the Courtyard of the church is a statue that recalls the events of Peter’s denial of Jesus. It shows Peter, the rooster that crowed, a maid, a servant, and a Roman soldier.
2. On the roof of the church is a rooster on a black cross, a symbol of Peter’s denial of Christ before the cock crowed.
3. The main sanctuary, located on the first floor, contains large multi-colored mosaics portraying figures from the New Testament.
4. On the second floor is a chapel that utilizes stone from ancient grottos as its walls. It also has mosaics from a 5th-century Byzantine church that previously existed at this site.
5. Above the cistern is the Guard Room. It overlooks the cistern (dungeon).
6. On the lower floor is a cistern (dungeon) where it’s believed Christ was placed the night after He was tried and condemned by Caiaphas.
7. Ruins and excavations outside the church at ground level.
8. A walkway with steps that run beside the church that was used for ascending and descending from Mount Zion to the Kidron Valley.
• They were most likely used by Jesus and His disciples as they went from the Upper Room, where they celebrated the Passover meal on Mount Zion, to the Garden of Gethsemane.
• Later, Christ would use these same steps as He was brought from Gethsemane, which led through the Kidron Valley, to the House of Caiaphas.
9. Upper viewing area where many sites can be seen. One of them is the Akeldama Monastery, which marks the place called the Field of Blood. The religious leaders purchased this property with the money Judas through at their feet just before he went and hanged himself.
10. Upper Room
11. Mount Zion
12. Kidron Valley
13. Garden of Gethsemane
St. Peter in Gallicantu
Inside the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jeff Cavins recaps Jesus’ walk from bondage to crucifixion. This church commemorates when Peter denied Jesus three times, and is built over the dungeon where Jesus was kept before his trial. Jeff connects Jesus’ journey through his passion with Israel’s journey from bondage to freedom in the Old Testament. Unlike the Israelites, though, Jesus did not lose faith and kept going on the road to Calvary even after being denied and thrown in prison, even knowing he would be crucified.
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Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem - a view of the entire area, including explanations
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 972-54-6905522 tel
סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
Here St. Peter denied Jesus three times - the Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem Israel
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera.
+972546905522 zahigo25@walla.com
צחי שקד מדריך טיולים עם מצלמה 0546905522
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu
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Church of Saint Peter's in Gallicantu
Basic information
Location Jerusalem
Geographic coordinates 31°46′17″N 35°13′55″E
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Leadership Augustinians of the Assumption
Website assumptio.org
Completed 1931
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu is a Roman Catholic church located on the eastern slope of Mount Zion, just outside the Old (walled) City of Jerusalem.
The church takes its name from the Latin word Gallicantu, meaning cock's-crow.[1] This is in commemoration of Peter's triple rejection of Jesus ... before the cock crows twice. (Mark 14:30)
A Byzantine shrine dedicated to Peter's repentance was erected on this spot in 457 AD, but was destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah in 1010. The chapel was rebuilt by Crusaders in 1102 and given its present name. After the fall of Jerusalem the church again fell into ruin and was not rebuilt until 1931. Today a golden rooster protrudes prominently from the sanctuary roof in honor of its biblical connection. This spot is also believed to be the location of the High Priest Caiaphas' palace. According to the Pilgrim of Bordeaux in his Itinerarium Burdigalense, ...going up from the Pool of Siloe to Mount Zion one would come across the House of the Priest Caiaphas.
The entrance to the church is from a parking lot located above the main level of the church. In the courtyard is a statue that depicts the events of the denial and include its main figures; the cock, the woman, and the Roman soldier. The inscription includes the biblical passage; But he denied him, saying Woman, I know him not! (Luke 22:57) The entrance itself is flanked by wrought iron doors covered with biblical bas reliefs. To the right are two Byzantine-era mosaics found during excavation, these were most likely part of the floor of the fifth-century shrine. The main sanctuary contains large, multi-colored mosaics portraying figures from the New Testament. Facing the entrance is a bound Jesus being questioned at Caiaphas' palace; on the right Jesus and the disciples are shown dining at the Last Supper; and on the left Peter, considered the first Pope, is pictured in ancient papal dress. Perhaps the most striking feature of the interior is the ceiling, which is dominated by a huge cross-shaped window designed in a variety of colors. The fourteen Stations of the Cross also line the walls and are marked with simple crosses.
Beneath the upper church is a chapel which incorporates stone from ancient grottos inside its walls. Down a hole in the center of the sanctuary one can see caves that may have been part of the Byzantine shrine. These walls are engraved with crosses left by fifth-century Christians. On an even lower level there is a succession of caves from the Second Temple period. Since tradition places the palace of Caiaphas on this site, many believe that Jesus may have been imprisoned in one of these underground crypts after his arrest, however, these underground caves were normal in many Roman-era homes, and often served as cellars, water cisterns, and baths. On the north side of the church is an ancient staircase that leads down towards the Kidron Valley. This may have been a passage from the upper city to the lower city during the first temple period. Many Christians believe that Jesus followed this path down to Gethsemane the night of his arrest.
The church belongs to the Assumptionist Fathers, a French order established in 1887 and named for Mary's Assumption into heaven. The Order has its headquarters in Jerusalem's monumental Hostelry of Our Lady of France, (Notre Dame de France), built in 1889.
Holy Dungeon at Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, jerusalem 16 nov 17 2
Holy Dungeon at Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, jerusalem 16 nov 17 2
Israel Trip Church of St Peter in Gallicantu
Inscription of Ps 121 above front door of the church where Peter allegedly denied Jesus three times.
The Church of Saint Peter in Jerusalem
Peter denies Jesus at this location in Jerusalem. The Church of Saint Peter has been erected in this spot - even thought Peter first denied to know Jesus three times he becomes one of the founding Fathers of early, emerging Christian church.
Holy Dungeon at Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, jerusalem 16 nov 17
Holy Dungeon at Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, jerusalem 16 nov
St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem. One of the paintings in the lower church - the denying St Peter
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 972-54-6905522 tel
סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
The trial of Jesus and the betrayal of St. Peter - Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu Jerusalem
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera.
+972546905522 zahigo25@walla.com
צחי שקד מדריך טיולים עם מצלמה 0546905522
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Mount Zion, Jerusalem - the upper church
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 972-54-6905522 tel
סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu Jerusalem 16 nov 17
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu Jerusalem 16 nov 17
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St. Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem - the sacred pit where Jesus Peter and John were held in custody
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 972-54-6905522 tel
סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Mount Zion, Jerusalem -The upper Roman Catholic church
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 972-54-6905522 tel
סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.