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XIII Convención Internacional: Los delegados se preparan espiritualmente para una responsabilidad sagrada

28 de abril de 2023

CENTRO MUNDIAL BAHÁ’Í

En la antesala de la XIII Convención Internacional Bahá’í, delegados de todo el mundo se han imbuido de la atmósfera espiritual que reina en los Lugares Sagrados Bahá’ís. Estas visitas a los lugares íntimamente relacionados con las vidas de Bahá’u’lláh y de ‘Abdu’l-Bahá brindan a los delegados la oportunidad especial de prepararse para su sagrado deber: elegir la Casa Universal de Justicia.


Las siguientes imágenes ofrecen una visión de las conmovedoras experiencias compartidas por los delegados en su peregrinación por la zona de ‘Akká y Haifa visitando los Lugares Sagrados bahá’ís.

La celda de Bahá’u’lláh

Bahá’u’lláh y Su familia estuvieron encarcelados en el ala noroeste de esta ciudadela de ‘Akká durante más de dos años, de 1868 a 1870. Fue aquí donde Bahá’u’lláh reveló obras históricas que exhortaban a la humanidad a trabajar para el desarrollo de una civilización mundial justa basada en la unicidad de la humanidad.

A view of the the northwestern wing of the citadel in ‘Akká where Bahá’u’lláh and His family were incarcerated from 1868 to 1870.
At the start of their visit to the Prison Cell, delegates cross the deep moat that surrounds the old city of ‘Akká.
Delegates gathered in the courtyard of the ‘Akká citadel listen to a guide on their visit to the Prison Cell.
Delegates pass through the citadel entrance on their way to the Prison Cell.
A group of delegates in the citadel courtyard. The upper window behind them is in the section of the Prison where Bahá’u’lláh and His family were confined.
As seen from the citadel entrance, a group begins its visit to the Cell.
Delegates ascend a flight of stairs from the citadel courtyard toward the Prison Cell.
Delegates climb the stairs toward the Prison Cell.
Delegates visit the spot in the Prison (roped off, center) where Bahá’u’lláh’s son Mírzá Mihdí tragically fell to his death while praying on the roof above.
Representatives from many parts of the world gather in the Prison.
A delegate reads a passage from the Bahá’í writings during the visit to the Prison Cell.
A delegate stops for a moment of prayer in the prison.
Delegates visit the prison, and one glances up at the skylight that Mírzá Mihdí fell from.
Delegate in prayerful contemplation during their visit to the Prison Cell.
A group of delegates visiting the prison, seen through the doors of one of the cells.
Delegates standing outside the Prison Cell of Bahá’u’llah.
Delegates stand to pray outside the prison cell of Bahá’u’llah.

La casa de ‘Abbúd

Bahá’u’lláh y Su familia, exiliados y bajo arresto domiciliario, llegaron a este edificio en 1871 y vivieron durante algún tiempo en condiciones de hacinamiento y privación extremas. En 1873, Bahá’u’lláh reveló Su Libro Más Sagrado, el Kitáb-i-Aqdas, en este lugar sagrado.

Exterior of the House of ‘Abbúd, which was recently renovated.
Delegates from several countries approach the House of ‘Abbúd (left).
Delegates gather behind the House of ‘Abbúd before their visit. The upper-floor windows on the left seen above them are those of the room where Bahá’u’lláh revealed His Most Holy Book.
A group of delegates pass by the doors of the House of ‘Abbúd.
A group of Convention participants pass through the alley next to the House of ‘Abbúd.
Delegates descend a staircase in the House of ‘Abbúd after their visit.
The members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Arab Emirates at the House of ‘Abbúd.
Delegates enjoy a moment together at the House of ‘Abbúd.
A group of delegates from Togo at the House of ‘Abbúd.
Delegates from Angola, Japan, and Laos visit the House of ‘Abbúd together.
An international group of Convention participants, along with volunteers serving at the Bahá’í World Centre, at the House of ‘Abbúd.
An international group of Convention participants in front of the House of ‘Abbúd, which recently underwent extensive restoration.

La mansión de Mazra‘ih

A principios de junio de 1877, tras nueve años de confinamiento entre los muros de la ciudad-prisión de ‘Akká, Bahá’u’lláh y los miembros de Su familia fijaron su residencia en Mazra’ih, donde Él recibió visitas y escribió numerosas tablas.

Delegates arrive at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates gather in the entrance hall of Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
In a room of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih where Bahá’u’lláh would receive pilgrims, a delegate from the Marshall Islands (center) reads a prayer.
A room of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih where Bahá’u’lláh would receive pilgrims and visitors.
The Mansion of Mazra‘ih seen from the surrounding gardens.
A group of delegates gather along a section of the historic aqueduct that passed by the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
A delegate sits in the gardens of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates enter the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Taiwan walk in the gardens of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Ethiopia and Türkiye pass through the gates of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates listen to a guide speak during their visit to the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
A group of delegates outside the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates stand in the shade of the cypress trees at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
An international group of delegates together at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Peru at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Madagascar at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from the Marashall Islands at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Ethiopia at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
Delegates from Croatia, attending the first International Convention since the formation of their National Spiritual Assembly, join others from Sierra Leone at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
A group of Convention participants from various countries throughout Africa gather in the gardens of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.

La casa de ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

‘Abdu’l-Bahá residió en esta casa durante los últimos años de Su vida y falleció en ella la madrugada del 28 de noviembre de 1921. Al día siguiente de Su fallecimiento, más de diez mil personas asistieron al funeral de ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. 

Delegates on the front steps of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Haifa.
Delegates enter the gates of a former Pilgrim House near the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Haifa.
Delegates walk through the gardens of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates walk through the gardens of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Convention participants from countries including India, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Sierra Leone approach the former Pilgrim House near the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Convention participants from the United States and Zambia approach the former Pilgrim House near the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates from Croatia approach the former Pilgrim House near the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates walk through the gardens of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
A diverse group of Convention participants listen to a guide speak in front of the former Pilgrim House near the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
A diverse group of Convention participants listen to a guide speak in the gardens of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates gather in the gardens of the House of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates from Lesotho after their visit to the House of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá.
Delegates from the Caroline Islands in front of the House of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum’s resting place.
Delegates from Cambodia say prayers at Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum’s resting place.
Delegates from Ecuador reverently stand at the resting place of Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum.

Emplazamiento del Santuario de ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Los delegados tuvieron la oportunidad de visitar el terreno donde se construye el futuro Santuario de ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Las obras comenzaron en 2019 en este espacio que se halla junto al Jardín de Riḍván en ‘Akká.

Representatives and guests begin their guided visit at the construction site for the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates from Central America during their visit to the construction site for the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates from West Africa at the construction site for the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
A group of delegates at the construction site for the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates during their visit to the construction site of the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates during their visit to the construction site of the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates walk the grounds of the construction site of the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Representatives and other convention participants gather in front of the south plaza of the future Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
A delegate stands outside the western berm of the Shrine ʻAbdu'l-Bahá’s construction site.
Images showing construction progress and a rendering of the Shrine were on display during the visits.
Delegates listen to a presentation at the south plaza of the future Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá during their visit.
Delegates during their visit to the construction site of the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Delegates and other guests listen to a presentation at the site of the future Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá’s.
Representatives view a three-dimensional model of the Shrine’s trellis.
Delegates from Morocco during their visit to the construction site of the Shrine of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.

Edificio de los Archivos Internacionales

El edificio de los Archivos Internacionales contiene objetos históricos y reliquias de gran valor relacionadas con las Figuras Centrales y con los primeros años de la Fe bahá’í.

A view of the International Archives Building at sunset.
Delegates approaching the International Archives Building for their visit.
Delegates reverently enter the International Archives Building.
A delegate from Greenland enters the International Archives Building.
Delegates following their visit to the Internal Archives Building.
Delegates outside of the International Archive Building.
Delegates at the entrance of the International Archive Building.
Delegates standing on the steps of the International Archive Building following their visit.
A group of delegates after their visit to the International Archives Building.
Delegates from Haiti on the steps of the International Archive Building.
Delegates after their visit the International Archive Building.