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| Mount Tabor |
Mount Tabor is located in the north of Israel. Precisely at the eastern end of the Jezreel Valley, west of the Sea of Galilee. Now the Peak can be reached by vehicle, but in the past visitors had to reach it by climbing 4,340 steps.
At the top of this mountain is the Basilica of the Transfiguration and the Franciscan monastery. On this mountain stand three chapels dedicated to Jesus, Moses and Elijah. During the Crusades, these three chapels were combined into a beautiful basilica.
The Transfiguration of Christ is the event where Jesus is glorified on a mountain and meets Moses and Elijah. His face was radiant and full of glory. This is the pinnacle of the spirituality of Jesus. On this occasion, three of His disciples, namely Peter, James and John, were with Him. The light of glory that shone from the face of Jesus taught the disciples that the sad event that would be experienced by Him would lead them to victory, glory, that behind insults and insults there would be glory that would strengthen them in their lives to follow the Master.
Chapel of the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
The Mount of Olives became the place where Jesus sent His disciples throughout the world to bring the good news of the gospel to all nations. The Holy Spirit will come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8).
At the top of this hill is believed to be the site of Jesus' ascension to heaven. In 376 a rotuda was built and in 438 an oratorium and monastery were added. During the Crusades, the warriors erected an octagonal church with columns supporting the dome. The dome is open, beneath which is the rock that according to legend Jesus stepped on and left footprints before ascending to heaven. Every year before commemorating the day of the Ascension of Jesus, OFM monks hold a festive service here.
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