Dominus Flevit Church

Dominus flevit (Latin for " The Lord Wept ") is the name of a small Roman Catholic church on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It belongs to the Order of Friars Minor ( OFM), was built in 1955 according to plans by Antonio Barluzzis on the foundations of a Byzantine church dating from the 6th century and recalls the grief of Jesus in the knowledge of the coming destruction of Jerusalem. Links from the main entrance, the remains of a Christian mosaic from the Byzantine period are obtained, which were uncovered during construction of the present church. Then some very rare motifs (eg a pierced pearl in accordance with the corresponding parable of Jesus ) is particularly worth seeing. Architecturally striking is the teardrop shape of the dome. On the four sides of the dome of the architect "Tears vases " has built, which he alludes to a custom from his home to keep the last tear of a dying man in special vessels.

The Church is known especially for indoor shots, because unlike usual with Christian churches, the Dominus Flevit is not oriented to the east, but west: through a window behind the altar is a look at the old town in the direction of the Christian faith, the salvation representing the Holy Sepulcher and the Dome of the Rock, both of which ( almost) at the same level as the Dominus Flevit. The most beautiful sight is given in the morning and (former) Vormitagsstunden ( sun).

Tourism

Church and the associated garden 8-17 clock are open every day (usually but closed for an hour at noon clothing regulations must be observed. Covered knees and shoulders ). Admission is free. In the church a donation is requested. Reservation is for closed groups worship possible (within 45 minutes, punctuality ) - the church is locked at this time for other visitors.

Mosaic and floor plate with cross

View from the west