Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem The Chapel of the Ascension ( "Kapelat ha-Aliyya", , "Ekklisáki tis Analípseos") is a shrine located on the Mount of Olives, in the At-Tur district of Jerusalem. Part of a larger complex consisting first of a Christian church and monastery, then an Islamic mosque, it is located on a site the faithful traditionally believe to be the earthly spot where Jesus ascended into Heaven after his resurrection. It houses a slab of stone believed to contain one of his footprints. The "Status Quo", a 250-year old understanding between religious communities, applies to the site. Shortly
Resurrection of Jesus Christ (by Bartholomew) the afterlife was like, while Thomas proceeds to baptise all of the amazed townsfolk, who number some 12,000. Finally, in order to witness the ascension of Jesus, Thomas is brought to the others via a cloud. At this point Thomas is surprised to see Jesus resurrected (despite having just brought his own son back to life), and celebrates the eucharist with the other apostles. Then they disperse to evangelise. Resurrection of Jesus Christ (by Bartholomew) The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (by Bartholomew) is not to be confused with the book called Questions of Bartholomew, although either text may be the