Coming2Israel.com - Christian Sites In and Around Nazareth

Nazareth - The city of Christ’s youth. And thus, obviously a place of major interest to the Christian traveller coming to Israel. 1)  The Church (Basilica) of the Annunciation. The Roman Catholic site that marks the place of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus. Wikipedia Church of the Annunciation Google Maps Church of the Annunciation 2)  St. Gabriel's Church. This church honours the site, according to the Eastern Orthodox belief, of the Annunciation. Wikipedia St. Gabriel's Church Google Maps St. Gabriel's Church 3)  Mary’s Well. The well that Mary was drawing water from when the angel Gabriel announced her upcoming conception. Wikipedia Mary’s Well Google Maps Mary’s Well 4)  St Joseph’s Church. This church is said to be built over the cave that was the workshop of Joseph. Wikipedia St Joseph’s Church Google Maps St Joseph’s Church 5)  The Synagogue Church. This church marks where Jesus studied and prayed and preached.  Wikipedia Synagogue Church Google Maps Synagogue Church Note: the Google Maps listing above refers to the Greek Catholic church, of which the Synagogue church stands right beside it. 6)  The Mensa Christi Church.  This church is said to contain a part of the rock table that Jesus dined with his disciples after his resurrection. Wikipedia Mensa Christi Church Google Maps Mensa Christi Church 7)  Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent.   Completed in 1923, a Salesian church that sits on the hill overlooking the city. Wikipedia Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent: Sorry, we have not found a Wikipedia Page for this site… Google Maps Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent 8)  Christ Church, Nazareth.  A Protestant-Anglican church with services in Arabic. Wikipedia Christ Church Nazareth Google Maps Christ Church Nazareth NOTE:  The Google Map shows a street with shops.  We suggest that you go to the Wiki site above to see a picture of this church.  And of course, ask around in Nazareth for directions. That is to say, that, we are not sure if the Google Maps location is correct. 9)  Qasr El-Mutran Church.  Remains of the Greek Orthodox Church, which was built in 1862. Mostly ruins now, but a nice view from the hill that it stands on. Wikipedia : Sorry, we have not found a Wikipedia Page for this site… Google Maps Qasr El-Mutran Church, Nazareth 10)  Maronite Church, Nazareth -  It is believed to be that the Maronites are the oldest Christian Group residing in Nazareth – since, around, 1630. Wikipedia Maronite Church Following Wikipedia Maronites In Israel Wikipedia Maronites Lebanese Religious Group  Wikipedia Maronite Church in Nazareth: Sorry, we have not found a Wikipedia Page for this site… Google Maps Maronite Churches, Nazareth: Google Maps Old Maronite Church Google Maps New Maronite Church (Maronite Church of the Annunciation) Google Maps St Antonius the Great Maronite Church 11)  Mount Kedumim – Mount Precipice - Among other things, the site of the Pope Benedict XVI 2009 visit and mass in Nazareth. Wikipedia Mount Precipice Google Maps Mount Precipice 12)  Zippori National Park (Sepphoris) - Believed to be the birthplace of Mary – home of her parents Anna and Joachim. Notable structures include a Roman theatre, two early Christian churches, a Crusader fort and over sixty different mosaics dating from the third to the sixth century CE including the one called The Mona Lisa of the Galilee. Wikipedia Zippori Google Maps Zippori National Park 13)  Cana – Kfar Cana. Home of the Wedding Church.  This church marks the place where Jesus preformed the miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding.  Claimed to be his first public miracle. Cana is also considered to be the home town of the Apostle Bartholomew - Nathanael of Cana. Free entrance. Wikipedia Kfar Cana Google Maps Kfar Cana, Wedding Church 14)  Mount Tabor - East of Nazareth, a lone hill rises from the ground and is home to the Church of the Transfiguration. There is also the Eastern Orthodox Church commemorating the transfiguration as well. The top of the hill also commands an amazing view around the Galilee. Wikipedia Mount Tabor Wikipedia Church of the Transfiguration Google Maps Church of the Transfiguration

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