The Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopened in February 2018—three days after closing its doors to the public, reports The Jerusalem Post.
Revered as the site where Jesus was crucified and buried, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre denounced the local government’s campaign to tax properties owned by Christian churches.
Revered as the site where Jesus was crucified and buried, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre denounced the local government’s campaign to tax properties owned by Christian churches.
Leaders of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and other Christian denominations closed the renowned church on Sunday as a sign of protest.
Pilgrims around the world visit the ancient holy site and with the Easter holiday fast approaching, Israel was compelled to re-evaluate its tax plan.
To appease the angered religious leaders, Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat announced the suspension of the tax collection.
Mayor Barkat disclosed that the church