Church of All Nations
The Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Gethsemane or the Basilica of the Agony, is a Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, next to the Garden of Gethsemane. It enshrines a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. (Mark 14:32–42)
| Church of All Nations | |
|---|---|
Church facade | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor Basilica |
| Year consecrated | June 1924 |
| Location | |
| Location | Jerusalem |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Antonio Barluzzi |
| Style | Neo-Byzantine |
| Completed | 1924 |
The reasons for its construction in the 1920s were complex, with some political factors.
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