The story of the Russian Gorny Convent, Ein Kerem Jerusalem, built on John the Baptist's birthplace
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The Russian Convent, also known as the “Gorny Convent,” is a Russian Orthodox monastery located on the southern side of Ein Kerem, a neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel. The convent was founded in the late 19th century by Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, a member of the Russian royal family, and her husband, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich.
The convent complex includes a church, a bell tower, a guesthouse, and other buildings. The church is dedicated to the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, and it features beautiful icons and frescoes that were painted by Russian artists.
The convent’s history is closely linked to the turbulent events of the early 20th century. Grand Duchess Elizabeth was murdered by the Bolsheviks in 1918, and many of the other nuns and monks at the convent were also martyred during the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
Today, the Russian Convent is an important site for Orthodox Christian pilgrims, who come to pray and reflect in the peaceful surroundings. Visitors can attend services at the church and explore the grounds, which include a garden and a cemetery where many of the martyred nuns and monks are buried.
The Russian Convent is also known for its hospitality and welcomes visitors of all faiths to stay in its guesthouse and learn more about its rich history and traditions.
Location:
This aerial map shows the location of the convent, on the southern side of Ein Kerem. The entrance to the convent is through an inner road of the Hadassah hospital. To reach the convent, drive outside of Ein Kerem to Hadassah; enter the main gate of the hospital, then follow the signs to the convent on its eastern side.
Ottoman period
The Russian presence in the Holy Land was formed as the Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem. It represented the Russian Orthodox Church in the Holy Land starting from 1847.
The convent was established by the Russians in 1871, serving as a convent for nuns. It was named by the locals as Moskkubia (Al Moskovoia), after the capital of Russia (Moscow).
It is named “the Gorny Convent”, based on the Russian word meaning “mountainous”.
What a beautiful place. Thank you for taking us with you!
Such a beautiful place. I love the gardens and the awesome views. Thank you Zahi, for your passion to share your knowledge and tours with us that are unable to travel there.
Thank you 🙏 I love your videos
God bless
Never tòo long! I love you being you and showing what happened and how and where Jesus lived and sharing your love for Him!❤
I really like the way you documented your tour! Very detailed!
I’m full of Joy!
Shallom my brother zahi shaked god bless you all tks
Zahi it is my privilege to be part of your family, it is pure joy to walk along side you and learn from you on each and every video thank you for allowing me on this beautiful journey of the holy land ❤
Another rare tour for us here in the Philippines. Thank you Zahi.
I LOVE seeing everything you show. It's so beautiful there. I enjoy your videos. No matter how long. ❤
Thank you so much!
Beautiful location, thanks for sharing.
This is the kind of place I want to live because it was peaceful and nature and also spiritual 🙏.
The length is great. I usually let videos play in the background while I work.
Such a great video. They are never too long ❤🙏🏽
Zahi I watched this video to the end and it is so beautiful. I thank you for taking us to these unknown places. I have been to the Holyland but I've never known about this place. Thank you once again. God bless you!
Wonderful video. I like longer ones just as much as shorter. All good. I love the Orthodox.
Looking forward to Christian Holy Week in a few weeks. Will be especially praying for you and Israel during this time of Ramadan. I guess your Passover is April the 22nd this year.
Thank you very much and take care....Vini 🤝✝️🕯🙏🙂🤍🇮🇱💙
I want to say I like your long videos. But I understand if many don’t, but to me, I learn so much and love seeing the lands our Lord and apostles walked on. ❤
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Greetings from England
Great & Excellent video, Zahi . i love all the Holy Relics and Holy Icons. The trails, grounds and buildings are lovely. We are so blessed you bringing us here to some of the Russian churches in The Holy Land. My husband and i have been in the shop, we bought several Rosaries and 2 icons of Saint Joseph when we were there in 2015. I didn't realize how big the grounds are. Truly magnificent!!
Saint John the Baptist is my male favorite Patron Saint and Saint Mary Magdalene is my favorite female Patron Saint ... i love Saint James, son of Zebedee, another Patron Saint of mine ❤️ This Holy Ein Kerem tour is amazing amazing amazing!!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge of Saint John the Baptist.
I could live there forever. So Beautiful The Beautiful Golden Basilica Cathedral of Russian Saints 🌟✨️🌟✨️🌟🌟✨️🌟✨️🌟✨️🌟✨️🌟
Wow the Holy Paintings. You are definitely Blessed joining the Russian tourists and Russian Priest. I did not realize this day is the day of finding The Holy Head of Saint John the Baptist. Love the birds singing, I Love Israel 🇮🇱 ❤️ May God Bless these sweet holy nuns 🙏🏽❤️💙💚🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷💜💚
Prayers continue for your safety my Dear Brother Zahi. This video is not too long because you have everything documented of these holy grounds of Saint John the Baptist and his mother, Saint Elizabeth and his father Saint Priest Zechariah ❤ Thank you to your teacher and you did it!!!!!!! I recognize the Russian Priest from 2 years ago.
Thank you for filling our eyes, ears, heart and soul with this Sacred film of Ein Kerem ❤🙏🏽🇮🇱 Love Love Love You Saint John the Baptist forever and ever ❤️
Beautifully Shown
Thank you Brother ❤❤❤
How beautiful Jerusalem is,as a orthodox Christian, I'm highly appreciate your effort Zahi,prayers for peace for all 🙏
It is as if you read my mind. I have thought about this site and wondered if you would take us here and you did....thank you! Beautiful. I will watch this many times. I think your judgement on filming is fine. I appreciate what you're doing. If you think the video is long, you can pause it and watch on your own time as you wish. I am pleased to be with you on your adventures. I would not have seen these sacred places if not for you.
Glad it was helpful!
It's a beautiful church, but it was a long walk up the steps to get there! Thanks for sharing your view of this church!
No Zahi its not too long. Go on like that. Every bit of knowledge is valueble! Like a complete tour.
I saw the whole video. Thank you, Isaac for sharing. Very informative. I enjoyed every scene.👍🙂
Thank you
Thanks for sharing this great video tour Bro Zahi!
We want to see everything. Don't worry about how long. I may never come to your part of the world you make me feel like I have been there.
Shalom Zahi. I don't think your videos are too long. I love watching all your videos. Especially when you walk by the sea in Tel Aviv Beach and the market. Not just in Tel Aviv but in Jerusalem.
I think all your videos are amazing. I would love to see you get on the Jerusalem Tram. I've never seen you do a video on Jerusalem Trams.
I've also donated to you as well to help you out.
I personally would love to see a bit longer videos but that's just my preference.
God Bless you Zahi 🙏🇮🇱♥️
C est magnifique, merci beaucoup monsieur, soyez béni, love from France ❤
Pray for me! I need the power of God to help me with car service! I need my car to be jump started right now! I pray people can show me a helping hand and give me the support I need! Lord bless the world to see that I matter! Bless the world to show me respect! Allow me to take control father! Give me the support of the earth! Bring me st Jude! I need the financial support of st Jude! God answer my prayers in my reality! St Jude come forward now! Juan Diego come to my rescue to help me! Come to help me right now. Come protect me and show me the support that I need!
beautiful icons ther in ein kerem
Join me in prayer as I pray for the support of st Jude to show up in my life! I need car service I need my car to be jump started! I need the help of Mary and my neighbors. I have the blood of Mary and I need support from my surroundings! Come to my rescue and give me the help I need! St Jude come to me and give me a jump start this is an emergency situation! Bring me the money I need to be successful.
Thank you! Have you toured the Orthodox Church which has the relics of the new Martyr of St Elizabeth?
th-cam.com/video/ZV--UdWAm3s/w-d-xo.html HERE IT IS
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I learn alot from your videos Zahi..sometimes after my church service we church saints and our pastor sit together I am the one with lot of knowledge talking about the biblical ancient stories and the factual informations from the videos that you share...some of the saints are following your videos in Fiji..
Thankyou Zahi..you are the great vessel of God providing the knowledge to all Christians..
God bless you..
Greetings from Fiji Islands..
You must be getting in such good physical shape with all your walking
Thanking you so much to show this most holy place enriched with the golden history of Lord's Faith and Devine Mother's acquaintance which enriching this place to the present day. Amen 🎉
Your videos are NOT to long I always go back to finish them❤
Thanks
Jerusalem is unique
perfect vid fo a sunday mornin devotion
Greetings from Holland. Ilike your videos very much. Thank you very much Zahi.
❤תודה רבה, צחי, אני אוהבת שאתה מראה הכל מאוד במפורט בוידאו שלך, זה נותן הרבה מידע חיוני למשל לאנשים שרוצים לבוא למקומות כאלה לבד, בעצמם, כדי לא למהר ולראות את המקומות ההיסטוריים בקצב שנוח כדי להרגיש ולספוג את האווירה המיוחדת שלהם. טוב שאתה מראה את כל פרט ופרט, ומי שחושב שהוידאו שלך הם ארוכים מדי - שלא יסתכלו את הוידאו כולו בפעם אחת, אלא שיחלקו את הצפייה לשלהבים😅😅❤
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Very interesting, thank you very much!
I love the rich inclusive history of Israel. It was an amazing video. Love and peace to Israel.
On route 65, there is supposed to be a ''tell' where Saul visited...it supposedly still has the '5 Palm Trees' there Zaki. Have you seen it, or do you have a picture of it ? The hill is at a kibbutz at ''EN DOR'' where Saul went to see the last 'witch' because Saul killed all the others per God, but disobeyed him by trying to practise 'magic' because God wouldn't speak to him for sparing what he thought were the best of the ''Amalekites'' when God told him to kill 'all of them.' It's so nice that all of these historical sites really exist that are in the Bible. Hope you are keeping well amidst the disorder of this earthly plane. 🌏☮AND💜✝
czar was th russin. pope as also th secular rulr
Nice place and are they still fighting in Israel today
No,the videos are never too long!🤍🙏🏻🕊