Mysteries of the Immovable Ladder
Central to this longstanding debate was the enigmatic presence of the cedar staircase from Lebanon, affectionately known as “the immovable ladder.” For over two and a half centuries, this seemingly innocuous object stood as a symbol of the church’s enduring mysteries, defying attempts at removal despite ongoing deliberations. The priests, entrusted with the spiritual guardianship of this sacred space, eventually resolved to embark on a purification ritual, setting aside their differences in pursuit of a shared goal. As they undertook this solemn act, veiled in uncertainty yet guided by faith, they remained unaware of the profound revelations that the future might hold within the hallowed confines of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Mysteries of the Immovable Ladder
Planning the excavation and renovation
In 1947, iron scaffolding encased the Ottoman edicule under British colonial rule, a protective embrace against impending collapse. Nearly seven decades later, in 2016, a transformative initiative surfaced to safeguard the revered site of Jesus’ tomb. Led by scholars from the University of Athens, this restoration project not only aimed to revive the edifice but also undertook a profound archaeological exploration within the sacred chambers, seeking to unearth hidden truths veiled by time.
Planning the excavation and renovation
