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Monks and nuns harvested olives on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives in 2025, continuing a centuries-old tradition amid regional conflict.
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.
Despite ongoing regional instability from the Israel-Hamas conflict, the 2025 harvest proceeded under a fragile ceasefire, symbolizing resilience and hope.
Participants, including Franciscan and Benedictine religious figures and international volunteers, gather olives by hand, pressing them into oil used in religious ceremonies.
The work is seen as both spiritual devotion and sacred stewardship, reinforcing the site’s enduring religious significance amid continued challenges.
Monjes y monjas cosecharon aceitunas en el Monte de los Olivos de Jerusalén en 2025, continuando una tradición de siglos de antigüedad en medio de conflictos regionales.