St. Peter in Gallicantu
The Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu (Latin: St. Peter to the cockcrow) is located on the eastern slope of Mount Zion in Jerusalem , south of the Old City . In 1888 , Assumptionist Fathers discovered the remains of an approximately 20 × 16 m Byzantine church from the 6th century, which had been renovated by the Crusaders .
The current church was consecrated in 1931 . The dome of the round church has a cross-shaped window. Mosaics show Jesus in front of the high council , the weeping Peter and various penitents. It recalls the denial of Peter after Jesus was arrested (Mt 26, 69-75; Lk 22, 56-62; Jn 18, 15-18.25-27).
Particularly noteworthy are the stairs that lead into the valley next to the church. Jesus probably used these stairs to walk to the Mount of Olives after the Last Supper . He is said to have been taken to the high priestly palace via the same staircase.
Lower church
Lower church
Upper church
Window in the dome
The Hasmonean Steps
Mosaic above the main entrance
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Coordinates: 31 ° 46 ′ 16.6 ″ N , 35 ° 13 ′ 54.9 ″ E