EXCAVATIONS IN JERUSALEM.
DISCOVERY OP THE GATE WHICH LED TO GOLGOTHA.
AN APPEAL TO ALL TRUE CHRISTIANS.
St. Petersburgh, October 19.—The Palestine Orthodox Society has for some time past been making excavations in the ground belonging to Russia in Jerusalem. The work haa proved most successful, and has resulted in the discovery of the> remains of the anoient town wall of Jerusalem, a " c the position of the gates leading out of the town during the lifetime of our Saviour. As these gates are nearest to Golgotha, it is concluded that it was through them our Saviour passed to the place of crucifixion. The Palestine Sooiety has decided to take measures for preserving these sacred relics, and steps have been taken with this object. Owing, however, to lack of funds an appeal is made to all true Christians to aid in the work. Subscriptions are received at the palace of the Grand Duke Sergius in St. Petersburg!!, His Imperial Highness being president of the society.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8916, 3 December 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)
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