Guide to Franciscan Monastery Mt; Saint Sepulchre: Insights on St. Francis Order's Work in Holy Land & America

Explore a living tribute to the Holy Land and its fac-simile shrines, right in Washington, D.C. This concise guide invites readers to discover Mount St. Sepulchre, the Monastery, and the Commissariat of the Holy Land through a blend of history, purpose, and promise. It explains how the site supports restoration of sacred shrines in Palestine and offers a window into the work of the Franciscan Fathers in the United States. The book frames the monastery’s origins on a hill above Brookland, the dedication of the church, and the steady growth of facilities that blend prayer, study, and outreach. It also describes the architectural simplicity of the cloister, the courtyard gardens, and the workshops that keep daily life running for local friars and visitors alike. - Learn how Mount St. Sepulchre came to be, from a hopeful vision to a functioning center for prayer and learning. - See the fac-simile shrines and Bethlehem grotto that recreate holy sites for pilgrims who cannot travel to Palestine. - Understand the monastery’s role in supporting the Holy Land through education, hospitality, and care for sacred places. - Get a sense of the grounds, the church, the cloister, and the everyday life that sustains this Franciscan mission. Ideal for readers of religious history, pilgrimage, and travelers seeking a tangible link to the Holy Land in the nation’s capital. Read more