I am happy that I was able to visit here.
The greatest Christian shrine! The holy place where our Savior was born. A place of special grace with the strongest energy. A place where every Christian should visit whenever possible.
Beit Lehem, בֵּית ל ל or "house of bread" - this is actually the Hebrew translation of the name of the city of Bethlehem, the capital of the historical region of Judea.
Many turtle doves fly near the Church of the Nativity of Christ, here is a calm and beautiful biblical corner. On the walls there are images of the Mother of God as she was represented in different countries of the world, sometimes completely unusual.
Outside the gates, the life of Palestine is in full swing, but inside there is silence, peace and quiet.
The temple left an indelible impression. You come out of there really inspired.
Beauty, kindness, simplicity, everything is "in the air." The temple exists mainly at the expense of pilgrims. Candles were put on, and notes were served. This is not traded, you can leave a donation. The guide Dina organized everything wonderfully, we were at 6 a.m., got to the morning service, there were few people, calmly went down to the cave where Jesus Christ was born and even received the blessing of the priest.
The Church of the Nativity. It contains an icon of the Mother of God of Bethlehem, a Nativity scene in a cave, and an ancient mosaic. The pleasant atmosphere of the preserved shrine
I am happy that I was in the Temple of the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. I touched the place where the Savior was born. Grace is in the Temple. The only Icon where Mary the Virgin of Bethlehem smiles.
The temple is located on the place where the birth of Christ took place. The temple was built by Emperor Constantine the Great. During the Persian invasion of 612-629, the temple was not damaged, as the Persians saw their clothes on the frescoes and recognized their compatriots. And during the Arab conquest, the temple was also not damaged, because for Muslims, as well as for Christians, the place of the Nativity is also sacred.
Truly, this is the most Holy place where our Lord was born! It's hard to explain, it needs to be felt. It is good if you arrive early in the morning, when there are no crowds and you can safely visit there and feel everything, and even better if you prepare in advance and arrive for the morning Liturgy and take communion.
At the entrance to the cave on the right, you will be greeted by the world's only ancient miraculous icon of the smiling Virgin Mary with the Savior, stay with Her longer. God bless you!!!
We were in the Temple in 2013. The holy place is still very disturbing in connection with such military events. I ask the Lord to save this place for us sinners, where we could draw spiritual strength 🙏🙏🙏
According to legend, the Savior was born here 2022 years ago. The age of the temple is impressive: above the cave where Christ was born, at the behest of St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, this basilica was laid in 327. The temple is huge, 48 Corinthian columns, majestic. It is one of the main temples of the Holy Land.
I really want to believe that people will observe not only the external attributes, but also the spirit of the Christmas holiday.
Well, what can I say. The World Orthodox shrines are very interesting and informative. The beauty, the atmosphere - everything is at the highest level. If there weren't so many tourists, it would be perfect))
The Basilica of the Nativity is the birthplace of Christ, a holy monastery that everyone can touch.
There is really a different air and atmosphere there, which is unusual for our eyes on a daily basis.
To touch the Star of Bethlehem and the weeping icons, to plunge into the Renaissance and shrines, this is exactly about the Basilica, it is definitely worth visiting on the way to Jerusalem.
An indescribably positive place. A place where you smile just like that, for no reason, because it's just nice, sunny and calm. I would come back here more than once.
I am ready to come here again and again. I advise everyone who lives at least a few days in Bethlehem to come early in the morning at 5.30 for the Liturgy at the Church of the Nativity, the Greeks serve. Every time you celebrate the rebirth of Christ, it's a holiday in your soul!
Well, what can I write about here? You must definitely visit here!!! The only thing I can advise is if you are traveling on your own, then take a guide. You won't regret it!
Yes, I was in Fifliem. The only thing I didn't like was the queue. We all stood there like crazy, but for some reason we gave preference to others from the outside! It's not clear!
Do not take tours from tour operators! One commerce, no spirituality! A solid business and an endless shopping marathon! It is better to come on your own and visit the places separately, spending as much time as your soul needs...