Acts 1:9-12 states that the Ascension took place on Mount Olivet (the "Mount of Olives", on which the village of Bethany sits).
We went to the Chapel of the Ascension. The Chapel of the Ascension in Jerusalem today is a Christian and Muslim holy site now believed to mark the place where Jesus ascended into heaven. In the small round church/mosque is a stone imprinted with what some claim to be the very footprints of Jesus. Father Peter says this location is considered strong traditional which means likely occurring within a 100 yard radius.
We ran into an Irish family who were visiting the Holy Land to commemorate the recent loss of their 23 year old son. Father Peter was so touched by their story, he invited them to join us for the rest of the day.
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