Alone in Gethsemane Jerusalem, the world's most important olive garden. I felt Jesus Agony

Information about Gethsemane, Jerusalem itself will be provided after this announcement (Rebecca and Leon).

Unfortunately, I have not been able to work as a tour guide as from Feb 2020
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Thank you so much
Your tour guide
Zahi Shaked

"...Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it." (John 18:1)

Built in 1924 on the traditional site of the Garden of Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Agony enshrines a section of bedrock identified as the place where Jesus prayed alone in the garden on the night of his arrest. Although it is not certain that this is the exact spot, the setting does fit the Gospel description, and the present church, designed by the architect Antonio Barluzzi, rests on the foundations of two earlier shrines: a 12th-century Crusader chapel, abandoned in 1345; and a 4th-century Byzantine basilica, destroyed by the earthquake in 746. (A rock on the way up to the Mount of Olives is mentioned by the Pilgrim of Bordeaux in 333, who identifies it as the place where Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus.)

The windows in the present church are made from translucent purplish-blue alabaster, which gives an intended dimmed-lighting effect to the interior. Six monolithic columns support 12 cupolas, the insides of which are decorated with mosaic tiles depicting the national emblems of the donor communities. This decoration gave rise to the popular name, "Church of All Nations".

The name Gethsemane is a Greek form of the Hebrew gat shemanim ([olive] oil press). Eight olive trees in the adjoining garden are very ancient. (The dating of olive trees is difficult as they renew both trunk and root structure so that a young-looking tree may in fact have ancient roots).

In the garden is an open altar, placed there by the Franciscan fathers in an ecumenical gesture to the Anglican community, which holds Maundy Thursday services there on the eve of Good Friday.
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water, and "see" the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many-faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be implanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.

[Jason.]

Thank you for the videos I became born again from watching your content ✨️

[johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

So exhilarating to walk where Jesus walked. I can't imagine how it feels. Thank you for sharing this video with us. God bless.

[verinahorner]

Jerusalem IS history. The garden of gethsemane is so beautiful zahi. God bless you my brother

[annepearson]

No words...I could feel the sorrow. I am so sorry Jesus, that no one was there to comfort you!

[sheilaspence]

How lovley the beautiful HOLY LAND OF OUR GOD LOOKS!!!! IT IS A JOY TO SEE AND FEEL AT THIS THE TIME OF SUFFERING, BUT THE SUFFERING LAMB OF GOD SUFFERED SO MUCH MORE. THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND LOVE.XXX🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌

[elvisacheampong]

As a young man who just the Ghana Army I had the privilege of visiting those Holy site when I was just 20 years old. Having retired from the service it’s my hope to return to those sites again with my family to affirm their faith in Christ Jesus.

[sarasara]

Beautiful memories from decades ago. Back then in 1974 we were able to walk on the paths among those trees. And the alabaster windows inside the church glowing from the bright summertime sun outside are probably my most lovely memory from that pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

[daniyehu]

Thank you Brother, God bless you From Ethiopia

[MH-tnpp]

It’s when you feel what happened to Jesus that you become Christian, Amen

[jaysil]

GOD bless Israel. to GOD be the Ultimate Glory forever and ever AMEN

[felizfred]

Oh yes, I remember this garden. We sat for a while, praying in this garden. We were asked to choose any tree, sit down and pray. That was in June 2018. I wish to return but let's wait for the good timing. When all nations are healed, then we visit.

[hughvonniederhausern]

Zahi Shaked
These very special tours of the Holy Land, make the early morning walks special.
With the help of a wonderful tour guide, who has a steady hand with his camera, and knows where, and what to visit, at each day of the year.
Those of us who have never visited the Holy Land, feel as if we are at home.
Thank you Zahi Shaked
people ask me, where do you go every morning?
my answer, to their passing interest,
I am walking down the streets and paths, that all the Holy Prophets and Apostles walked 6, 000 years ago, in the Land of Israel, with my friend
Zahi Shaked.
They just laugh and say, you have never even been to Israel.
I just smile and say, yes I have.
I go every morning, when I can.

[marielbordenaveubertis]

Thanks thanks thanks thanks for this magnificent vudeo I felt there I felt de pain of Jesus. This eternal moment of redention. God bless you

[WelshmanSudios]

Hiya from South Wales UK, thank you sir for covering this topic, I’ve just subbed, I’m hoping more people in Jerusalem will come to Jesus.

[theRockSalter]

Wow to walk in the garden where Jesus 🙏prayed. Thank you

[investinyourgreatness]

PERFECTION, you did and amazing job. I know our Father will continue to give his grace to give you long life and create more and more. Much thanks luv blessings

[tomklock]

This is a place I long to see in person. Thank you so much. So hoping they will change and allow tourists once again.

[SomewhereInIndiana]

Wow amazing to see this! Enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[wendycollier]

Thank you for all you do to show us the places our Lord walked. How wonderful! I pray for you and that you are able to sustain through these trying months. 🙏

[sara]

Bless you. Thank you. I rediscovered God last February, and read thru the Bible this past year and will do it again 2022 looking closer at the word. Gethsemane was always difficult to read (the 4 times) because of what was to come.