In Jerusalem, neighbor to the Basilica of the Nations, also called Basilica of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, This particular temple is found on the cave that is traditionally known as the sepulcher of Santa María, Mother of the Savior and her resting place before ascending to heaven.
In front of the entrance door is a kind of atrium or entrance patio a few meters below the street level.
To enter the temple itself it is necessary to descend a pronounced staircase from some 50 approximately steps.
The place is quite dark, illuminated by a faint light from various lamps that hang from the ceiling and the candles that pilgrims light in honor of our mother. This generates in the environment a special space in which we can feel immense peace.
On the altar of the chapel and behind a glass, You can see the stone where the body of the Virgin was lying. Also on this site traditionally visited and known as the tomb of our mother Maria, In an adjacent chapel we can also locate what their parents would have been, Santa Ana and San Joaquín and her husband San José.
An air of mystery and stillness wrap this place worth being traveled with respect and in silence or praying a prayer to our Mother Maria always present in our path in every joy or difficulty.
