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**Bigroza** · 04-10-2010, 05:56 AM

The Holy Sepulchre is open every day from early morning until evening. You may have to wait in line. I was there at a time of little tourism and was able to go in and out without lines. Also, there were few people in church on Sunday morning at that time. Be advised that several groups share the space. The Greek Orthodox are in the main part of the church--look for the iconostasis and Greek letters.

On Sundays, there's a bit of competitive chanting going on. The Coptic liturgy starts earlier than the Greek, and the Armenian starts while the Greek liturgy is going on. Sometimes, the Latins will come in with the organ. So, expect chaos. Also expect that, if you are communing, even as an Orthodox you may have difficulty because of a possible language barrier. Those who are not Greek or Russian can have a difficult time getting to and into the Orthodox sites in the Holy Land, unfortunately. If any powers that be are reading, I am completely available to head up a pilgrim office for English speakers.

04-10-2010, 05:56 AM	#2
Bigroza Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	The Holy Sepulchre is open every day from early morning until evening. You may have to wait in line. I was there at a time of little tourism and was able to go in and out without lines. Also, there were few people in church on Sunday morning at that time. Be advised that several groups share the space. The Greek Orthodox are in the main part of the church--look for the iconostasis and Greek letters. On Sundays, there's a bit of competitive chanting going on. The Coptic liturgy starts earlier than the Greek, and the Armenian starts while the Greek liturgy is going on. Sometimes, the Latins will come in with the organ. So, expect chaos. Also expect that, if you are communing, even as an Orthodox you may have difficulty because of a possible language barrier. Those who are not Greek or Russian can have a difficult time getting to and into the Orthodox sites in the Holy Land, unfortunately. If any powers that be are reading, I am completely available to head up a pilgrim office for English speakers.
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