Prayer Request to Holy Sepulchre

Have Your Prayer Placed at Christianity’s Holiest Site

What Is a Prayer Request to the Holy Sepulchre?

A prayer request to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre allows your personal intentions to be physically carried to one of Christianity's most sacred sites — the place in Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected. For those who cannot visit Jerusalem in person, this service bridges that distance — delivering your prayer to the holy site with reverence and care. Through this service, your prayer becomes part of a living tradition of faith that has continued for centuries.

How the Prayer Request Service Works

Once received, your prayer is personally carried to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and placed at one of its sacred sites. Depending on your chosen option, your intention may rest on the Stone of Anointing — where Christ's body was prepared for burial — near Golgotha where He was crucified, or within the Rotunda and Aedicule of the church. A candle is lit on your behalf and a small donation made to the church in your name. You receive photo or video confirmation along with a certificate acknowledging your prayer request to the Holy Sepulchre.

Where Are the Prayers Placed?

Prayers are delivered to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem — placed on the Stone of Anointing, near Golgotha, or within the sacred spaces of the Rotunda and Aedicule. Each prayer request to Jerusalem is handled with reverence, ensuring your intention is treated with the respect such a place deserves.

Why Send Your Prayer to Jerusalem from Home

For many, visiting the Holy Sepulchre is not possible. This service makes it possible to send your prayer to Jerusalem from anywhere in the world — connecting you to a site of profound historical and spiritual importance through intention, faith, and presence. Many who feel this connection also choose Holy Land rosaries or Holy Water from the Jordan River to keep that presence in their daily lives.