Built during the Ottoman period, Herod’s Gate was a strategically important entry point to Jerusalem and served as a key element of the city’s northern defensive structure. It is situated near the location of another significant gate: the Gate of Fishes.
Fishing was a vital trade in ancient Israel, particularly around the Sea of Galilee. As a religious and cultural centre, Jerusalem had gates like the Gate of Fishes that facilitated trade and commerce, helping to sustain the city and its inhabitants. The Gate of Fishes is believed to have been located near a fish market, where fish could be brought into the city from the nearby seas and rivers.
This brings us back to the miraculous catch of fish performed by the Lord Jesus in Biblical times (Luke 5:4-7). This great miracle teaches us a valuable lesson about the true meaning of life, which you can learn more about this Sunday, 16 March. We will proceed with the Blessing of the 7 Gates of Jerusalem, this time focusing on Herod’s Gate (below).
Join us at your nearest Universal Church to receive the blessing of this gate of Jerusalem and to better understand the significance of this historical and Biblical event and how it relates to us today.
Event: Blessing of the 7 Gates of Jerusalem
Day and Time: Sundays at 10am (also at 7.30am)
Location: At your nearest Universal Church
Sources: https://madainproject.com/herods_gate
https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/gates-jerusalem-fish-gate
