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flag Monks and nuns harvested olives on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives in 2025, continuing a centuries-old tradition amid regional conflict.

flag On the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, monks and nuns are harvesting olives in a centuries-old tradition tied to the biblical Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is said to have prayed. flag Despite ongoing regional instability from the Israel-Hamas conflict, the 2025 harvest proceeded under a fragile ceasefire, symbolizing resilience and hope. flag Participants, including Franciscan and Benedictine religious figures and international volunteers, gather olives by hand, pressing them into oil used in religious ceremonies. flag The work is seen as both spiritual devotion and sacred stewardship, reinforcing the site’s enduring religious significance amid continued challenges.

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