River, Charles
The Order of the Holy Sepulchre: The History of the Catholic Order Established during the Crusades for the Promised Land
- ISBN 13:
- 9781978083479
- author:
- River, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 54
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Catholic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Order of the Holy Sepulchre: A History of the Catholic Order Established During the Crusades for the Promised Land For centuries, the Holy Land has been the site of a bitter territorial dispute between Christians and Muslims, with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at its heart. This was a place of great significance, where Jesus Christ was said to have been buried and where the cross he died upon was believed to be housed. The Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre were founded to protect the church and its presence in the Promised Land, a noble cause that continues to this day. Although the knights no longer wear their traditional armor, their legacy lives on, with 20,000-30,000 members of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre found in over 60 nations around the globe. Today, the Order focuses on supporting its main basilica and enriching its philanthropic operations, as well as strengthening the practice of Christian life amongst its members. This book provides a detailed history of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, drawing on contemporary accounts and including online resources and a bibliography for further reading.
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