1947 Press Photo Franciscan Monk Kneels Before Rock of the Agony in Jerusalem

Jerusalem - 1947 - One of a series on Jerusalem's Holy Land by photographer Thomas Fitzsimmons, illustrating places famous in biblical history as they appear just prior to Easter 1947. Rock of the Agony in the Garden - 1947 - A Franciscan Monk prays at side of an alter inside Franciscan Church of All Nations in Jerusalem, just prior to Easter, 1947. In front of alter is stone high Roman Catholics believe is the actual Rock of Agony which Jesus Christ prayed and was betrayed in the garden of Gethsemane.

Photo is dated 1947.

Photo measures 7.25 x 9.25 inches.