Byzantine Christian world, when an important goal of a pilgrimage was to find, salvage and possess a relic of Jesus and His followers and the objects they touched, or a memento of the places visited by these holy forefathers, so do most modern pilgrims make an effort to bind memory to reality with the aid of tokens of their trip. Rare is the traveler that does not acquire certain objects on route. Objects of religious significance are sought-after purchases, including jewelry, handmade candles, pictures and olive-wood carvings. Natural products are popular gifts, too (cosmetics and beauty care products from the Dead Sea, spices, locally grown herbs, olive oil). Other recommended Israeli products include handicrafts, pottery, glass and leatherwear. Not to be forgotten are videos and books, and of course, lots of personal snapshots guaranteed to keep the memories alive for years to come. One of the most treasured possessions a pilgrim will take home from Israel is a “Pilgrimage Certificate.” This may be issued by the tour operating company or a religious organization or site, bearing witness forever to the pilgrim’s stay in the Holy Land. Christian groups visiting Jerusalem - as all of them probably do - can receive pilgrimage certificates in a variety of languages, signed by Israel’s Minister of Tourism and the Mayor of Jerusalem. Stores displaying the Ministry of Tourism emblem offer purchasers the possibility of VAT refund (currently 17 percent - to be arranged at the airport upon departure).
circumstances under which they were obtained, this custom was reinvented in the form of souvenirs. Mementoes are the stuff of which memories are enriched and maintained, and just as in the early
The Scots House Hotel contains 23 rooms. Accommodation is in double / twin rooms, each unique Rooms are air - conditioned and en suite, with views of the Old City or the secluded garden. A breakfast buffet is included and will set you up wonderfully for the day ahead. The Scots House Hotel can host private events, lunches, dinners, weddings, and engagement parties.
The Scots House Hotel is your home in the heart of Jerusalem. It offers a combination of comfort, location, value, and style. Looking across the Hinnom Valley to the Jaffa Gate, with a spectacular view of the old and the modern city, it is within easy walking distance of both. It is owned and managed by the Church of Scotland and is an ideal base for pilgrimage, business, or tourism.
St. Andrew's Jerusalem
Saint Andrew’s Scots House Hotel PO BOX 8619, David Remez Street 1 Jerusalem 91086 Tel. +972(0)2 673 2401 Email: info@scotsguesthouse.com
THE GUESTHOUSE CREATES A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WITH A SPECIAL SENSE OF PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY.
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