Simon the Tanner’s House
On Simon the Tanner’s house’s rooftop, Peter understood that God’s plan of salvation was for all people – Jews and Gentiles alike.
Christianity
St. Peter’s Church in Jaffa
St. Peter’s Church, stands proud in a notable landmark reflecting Jaffa’s enduring heritage. Unlike most churches, St. Peter’s Church faces west, towards the sea.
Church of St. John Ba Harim
St. John Ba Harim is sacred site located in Ein Karem, Jerusalem. The site is believed to be the birthplace of John the Baptist.
Domus Galilaeae
Domus Galilaeae, or the “House of Galilee” in English, is a Christian meeting place located on the peak of the Mount of Beatitudes, north of Capernaum and overlooking the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
The Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa
Located in Haifa, the Catholic Stella Maris Church and Monastery is dedicated to the Discalced Carmelite monks.
Church of Visitation, Ein Karem
Ein Karem, a village renowned for its historic charm and winding streets, is home to the Church of the Visitation. This church commemorates the biblical event when Mary, the mother of Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, soon-to-be mother of John the Baptist.
Scots Memorial Church
The Scots Memorial Church, also known as St. Andrew’s Church, stands as a tribute to the Scottish soldiers who lost their lives during the Sinai and Palestine campaign of World War I, marking the end of the Ottoman rule over Palestine.
The Church in Nein
The Church in Nein, officially known as the Church of the Resurrection of the Widow’s Son, is a significant religious edifice affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.
Bethsaida and Bethesda
The names Bethsaida and Bethesda might sound the same, but they refer to different sites that tell a different story.
Mary’s Well, Nazareth
Mary’s Well (or the Virgin Mary’s Fountain) is reputed to be at the site where, according to a Christian tradition associated with the apocryphal Gospel of James, Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary, mother of Jesus, and announced the Annunciation.