Jesus's Ascension Jesus's Last Days in Jerusalem Chapel of the Ascension Chapel of the Ascension Christian and Muslim holy site that is believed to mark the place where Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection. Christian and Muslim holy site that is believed to mark the place where Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection. Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. Chapel of the Ascension - Panoramic View