Church of All Nations
Church constructed 1919–1924 in Jerusalem / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Gethsemane [1] or the Basilica of the Agony, is a Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, next to the Garden of Gethsemane. It enshrines a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. (Mark 14:32–42)
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Church of All Nations | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor Basilica |
Year consecrated | June 1924 |
Location | |
Location | Jerusalem |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Antonio Barluzzi |
Style | Neo-Byzantine |
Completed | 1924 |
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The reasons for its construction in the 1920s were complex, with some political factors.[1][clarification needed]