Jerusalem
St Anne's Church, Bethesda
Roman Catholic church and historic site
Via Dolorosa at St Stephen's (Lion) Gate
Jerusalem,
Phone: +972 2 625 8844 (Tourist Information)
The compound in which St Anne's sits is now the home of the French White Fathers. In the time of Hadrian, the site held a temple of Asclepius, the Roman god of healing. Somewhat later, a church dedicated to Mary was erected. In the crypt is a shrine commemorating the birth of Mary, whose mother was St Anne. The present building is a very fine example of Crusader architecture. Note the Arabic inscription above the door. Salah-al-Din turned the building into a Muslim madrasa (religious studies school) in 1187. Pilgrims pause here to sing - the acoustics are marvelous.
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