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In the medieval times, bishops usually lived in the "Bishop's courtyard" next to their cathedral. In accordance with this tradition, the residence of the Archbishop of Jerusalem is located right next to the St. James Cathedral Basilica. This made it possible to move the cathedral's sacristy into the residence. On the first floor, in addition to the entrance hall, various corridors and the sacristy, there are seven rooms for clerics and other guests. On the second floor there is the archbishop's office, his personal library, his private room, a drawing room, a gathering hall, a waiting room and four balconies. In the center of the building is a garden area with a water pond, similar to the Roman [[wikipedia:Impluvium|impluvium]] or the Greek [[wikipedia:Peristyle|peristyle]]. Additionally there is a large storage area in the basement. Due to multiple renovations and modifications the construction of the residence was not completed until February 2024. The exterior design for the residence is based on the real existing [[wikipedia:Abbey_of_the_Dormition#Modern_building|Greek Hagias Zion Convent (located on Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Israel)]].