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Nazareth
Jesus grew up in Nazareth At the time it was a small village Here he grew up and was taught to be a
carpenter by his father Joseph
Nazareth
In 4th century AD the Church of the Annunciation was built
It was meant to honor Helena Helena was the mother of Emperor
Constantine
Nazareth
The Basilica of Annunciation had been rebuilt and renamed more than 5 times
Rebuilt due to many invasions
Nazareth
After the Arabian invasion Crusaders came
The Crusaders stayed in the Holy Land until 1187
The city was destroyed
Nazareth
It was believed that Angel Gabriel told Mary that she was to have the Son of God where the church was originally built
Bethlehem
The word “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread”
Jesus was born here Jerusalem is located less than 5 miles
from Bethlehem
Bethlehem
The Matriarch Rachel is buried here and her tomb is a pilgrimage site till this day
The Nativity Church was built here It was meant to be an overwhelming site
but ended up being “Unimpressive” Has been reconstructed over time
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is sacred to three religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The Crusaders conquered Jerusalem in
1100