Sue Surkes : Apr 13, 2016
Times of Israel
"This is excellent news, news of a highly symbolic character, since the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred place for Christians of all confessions. This decision shows the kindness of the King towards Christians and his constant concern to preserve the heritage of Christianity, including his role as guarantor of the holy places, Christian and Muslim, in Jerusalem." -Bishop William Shomali
(Israel)—[Times of Israel] Jordan's King Abdullah is to contribute an unspecified amount towards the upcoming renovation of Jesus' Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Jordan Times reported. (Photo: (Nati Shohat/Flash90/via Times of Israel)
The work is expected to begin in May and to be completed in early 2017. The site will remain open to visitors during the refurbishment.
The king's decision to donate "at His Majesty's personal expense" was conveyed in a letter from...
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