Sammy Shows Us Bethlehem

Tour of Bethlehem, led by our guide Sammy who showed us the Church of the Navitity buil in early 300 AD by St. Helen, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine--one of three churches she had built. We enter the narrow doorway to the front of the church where early 20th century excavation revealed the original mosaic floor, incredibly well preserved. Next we move to the rear of the church where we learn of the three Christian denominations still occupying and worshiping there. Next, we view the newest part of the church built in the 1800 and where today every Christmas Eve, midnight mass is said and broadcast worldwide. We conclude our tour at the statue of St. Hieronymus or St. Jerome, who is credited with translating the bible into Latin.

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[ovdiem]

correction mate , Armenians celebrate christmas the 6th of january and greeks the 18th.

[joanyuchang]

I think the tour guide is pretty hot!! :D