Chapel of Simon of Cyrene, Catholic chapel on Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Israel
The Chapel of Simon of Cyrene stands as a two-story religious structure measuring 35 square meters within the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Franciscans constructed this chapel in 1895 at the fifth station of Via Dolorosa, marking where Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry the cross.
The chapel entrance displays inscriptions referencing the Synoptic Gospels and features the Jerusalem cross, highlighting its religious importance to Christian pilgrims.
Holy Masses take place on Holy Monday mornings between 6:00 and 8:00, offering services in multiple languages for visiting worshippers.
Before the chapel construction, this location was known as the House of the Poor Man, connected to the biblical story of Lazarus and Dives.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1895
GPS coordinates: 31.77952,35.23178
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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