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Church of the Flagellation

One of the 12 stations on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, this church represents the suffering of duplicate of Hz. Isa عليه اسلام and his condemnation to death, scourging, and taking up of His cross

Jerusalem, Palestine

Coordinates: 31.780451, 35.233679

The Church of the Flagellation is a Roman Catholic church located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Lions Gate.

It is part of the Franciscan Monastery of the Flagellation, which also includes the Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross.

The monastery stands at the traditional Second Station of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa.

The Chapel of the Condemnation and Church of the Flagellation are two Franciscan chapels that are the traditional site of duplicate of Hz. Isa عليه اسلام condemnation to death, scourging, and taking up of His cross.

It is near birthplace of Bibi Maryam رضي الله عنها

Spot inside the church

According to tradition, the church enshrines the spot where the duplicate of Hz. Isa عليه اسلام was flogged by Roman soldiers before his journey down the Via Dolorosa to Calvary.

Note: Some of the information in this article comes from Christians sources.

Before reading the following article it is highly recommended to read "Views of Islamic Scholars on ascension of Hz. Isa عليه اسلام

Sites related to Christian traditions on this website are for information purpose only.

It is recommended not to visit these sites as a Muslim because, first the sources of these places comes from the christian sources which is dubious in some cases. 

And most of the christian sites are decorated with frescos, paintings & things that go against the teachings of Islam.