Jerusalem Golden Gate The Golden Gate, known in Hebrew as Sha’ar HaRachamim (Gate of Mercy), is the most mysterious and symbolically charged of all Jerusalem’s Old City gates. Located on the eastern wall facing the Mount of Olives, it is the only gate that has been sealed for centuries. According to Jewish tradition, it is the gate through which the Messiah will enter Jerusalem, while in Christian belief, it is associated with Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city. Muslims also revere the area, linking it to the Day of Judgment. The gate’s dual arches and ancient stones have witnessed centuries of anticipation, prayer, and prophecy. Its closure by the Ottomans in the 16th century was said to prevent messianic fulfillment, yet it remains one of the city’s most powerful symbols of hope and divine destiny. Today, the gate can be viewed from the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives, surrounded by the historic Muslim cemetery. Though sealed, it speaks volumes—its silence a canvas for dreams, longings, and future redemption. For many, simply standing before the Golden Gate is an emotional and spiritual encounter, a moment of connection with the unseen yet deeply felt currents that define Jerusalem’s...
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