Stone of Anointing 1

View looking north at the “Stone of Anointing/Unction.”  This stone commemorates the preparation of Jesus’ body for burial by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (John 19:38–40).

This stone dates to the renovations of the church in A.D. 1810!  Note the eight white lamps above the stone, and the four tall candles at its corners.

To view the mosaic behind the stone Click Here.