Franciscan Monastery Gardens...
Tomb of the Virgin Mary

(Gallery Has Three Pictures)

Tomb of the Virgin Mary Tomb of the Virgin Mary viewed through cedar trees

These are two views of the re-creation of the Tomb of the Virgin Mary; the original tomb is located in the Kidron Valley, at the foot of the Mount of Olives. The picture on the right is a view through cedar trees, which are quite common in Israel.



Recumbent statue of the dead Virgin Mary prior to going up to heaven

This is a recumbent statue of the dead Virgin Mary prior to her being brought up into heaven within three days of her death.



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