Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. (Gospel of John 18:1)
“Gethsemane, a place where the Savior prayed before the passion. It is at the foot of the Mount of Olives, and today the faithful eagerly go to pray there.” (Eusebius of Caesarea: end of 3rd Cent. A.D.)
Campus Florum (since 13th Cent. A.D.) – ‘Flower Garden’
Old Olive Trees venerated by Pilgrims (first mentioned in the 16th Cent. A.D.)
Basilica of the Agony
Architect Antonio Barluzzi, 1924
Then Jesus withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, ‘Father if you are willing, remove this cup from me: yet, not my will but yours be done.’ (Gospel of Luke 22:41-42)
Archaeological Excavation: Father Gaudence Orfali. 1919
Ecclesia Elegans – ‘Beautiful Church’ (4th Cent. A.D.): wall foundations-capitals-mosaic floor
Church of Saint Savior (12th Cent. A.D.): wall foundations – opus sectile floor –
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