In Israel, with three monotheistic religions - Judaism, Islam and Christianity - freedom of access to places of worship for believers and pilgrims is guaranteed. In 1976, the “Law on the Protection of Holy Places” was adopted, according to which all shrines are protected by the state from assassination and desecration. Christianity in Israel is practiced by only 2% of the population, but despite this, a large number of Christian pilgrims come here - followers of different faiths, each of which has its own places for worship. The Russian Church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and is subordinate to it. The most important Christian shrines are: