The church was built in 326AD. Following the crucifixion, Jesus is said to have been laid to rest in a rock tom about 300 feet away from Calvary. The Garden Tomb is outside the Old City walls, near ...

From the Gospel according to Matthew 27:59-61: Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb ... Lord Jesus Christ, in your burial you have taken ...