Nazareth, Israel Monday, February 17, 2020
The ship pulled into Haifa, Israel around 10:00am. After passing through a very, very strict immigration, we found our tour guide, Moriah who took us to a new Van with 13 other passengers. We headed out of Haifa for a two hour drive to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus grew up as a child.
Mary, one of our new friends from the ship with Moriah, our guide
The Sanctuary of Nazareth also known as the Basilica of Annunciation
This Latin Catholic Church was established over the site of the house of the Virgin Mary where the angel Gabriel appeared to her and announced that she would conceive and bear the son of God, Jesus. Archeological evidence supports that some version of a church existed here around 520AD, but was destroyed in the 7th century after the Muslim conquest of Palestine. Several churches have been built and destroyed here over time.
The Catholic Churches from various countries donated a portrait of Mary Immaculate as seen through their culture.It was interesting to see the many renditions of The Virgin Mary.....for example from Japan, she is in a kimono and one from Tahiti is in a grass skirt.
The United Stated rendition of the Virgin Mary
This alter was placed in the location of Mary’s home.
This rendition of the Virgin Mary is most likely my vision of her.
Church of the Beatitudes was built to commemorate Jesus’famous “Sermon on the Mount” on the hillside above the Sea of Galilee. The area is thought to be where the bread and fish multiplied to feed many people.
The Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter has a foundation dating to the 4th century. Known as the “Place of the Coal”, it refers to Jesus’ preparation of a meal of bread and fish for the twelve Apostles. Peter’s Primacy commemorates and allegedly marks the spot of Jesus’s reinstatement of Peter as chief of the Apostles.
Capharnaum, a fishing village, dates back to 2nd century BC. Thought to be the home of Saint Peter and some of the Apostles, Jesus healed many needy folks here.
The ship pulled into Haifa, Israel around 10:00am. After passing through a very, very strict immigration, we found our tour guide, Moriah who took us to a new Van with 13 other passengers. We headed out of Haifa for a two hour drive to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus grew up as a child.
Mary, one of our new friends from the ship with Moriah, our guide
The Sanctuary of Nazareth also known as the Basilica of Annunciation
This Latin Catholic Church was established over the site of the house of the Virgin Mary where the angel Gabriel appeared to her and announced that she would conceive and bear the son of God, Jesus. Archeological evidence supports that some version of a church existed here around 520AD, but was destroyed in the 7th century after the Muslim conquest of Palestine. Several churches have been built and destroyed here over time.
The United Stated rendition of the Virgin Mary
We passed through these carved doors that told the life story of Jesus.
The stained glass was brilliant from the inside.
Excavation and archeological area under the present basilica that was built in 1969.
We enjoyed our visit to the Sanctuary of Nazareth.
Church of the Beatitudes was built to commemorate Jesus’famous “Sermon on the Mount” on the hillside above the Sea of Galilee. The area is thought to be where the bread and fish multiplied to feed many people.
First sighting of the Sea of Galilee....which really is a lake that provides most of Israel with fresh water
Next to the Sea of Galilee
The Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter has a foundation dating to the 4th century. Known as the “Place of the Coal”, it refers to Jesus’ preparation of a meal of bread and fish for the twelve Apostles. Peter’s Primacy commemorates and allegedly marks the spot of Jesus’s reinstatement of Peter as chief of the Apostles.
Boat on the Sea of Galilee
Capharnaum, a fishing village, dates back to 2nd century BC. Thought to be the home of Saint Peter and some of the Apostles, Jesus healed many needy folks here.
Two synagogues have been found here, one built on top of the other.
What a day of exploration! Our heads are spinning from all the things we have experienced.
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