The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and it is regarded as the holiest site in Christianity, an important pilgrimage site since the fourth century.
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Year Created Architectural StylePaleochristian, Romanesque 1 Primary Material Commissioned By Visitor AccessOpen to pilgrims and visitors, entrance generally free 1 Medium
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The church was consecrated on 13 September 335.
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Paleochristian, Romanesque
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Constantine the Great
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The church is open to pilgrims and visitors, and entrance is generally free.
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
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