Sooner or later, each of us is confronted with a life period when one wants to become a little closer to faith. That is why in Bethlehem the Church of the Nativity of Christ is one of the most frequently visited in Palestine among believers. Who goes there with prayers and requests, who are looking for answers to questions. But even for the sake of self-education, it's worth visiting these places. You will be amazed by its architecture, because the Nativity Church in Bethlehem is different from the others and many people say that you do not want to leave.
What is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem?
According to the story, Queen Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, had a vision. She went to the Holy Land to revive the Christian faith. Elena went exactly to that cave, where according to the tribute Jesus was born. It was just above this cave that it was decided to erect a temple.
In Israel, the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Bethlehem, there is quite a clear regulation on the provision of services between the Orthodox Greek and Catholic Christian and Armenian churches. As for the underground part, which has been preserved since the foundation of the church, it belongs to the Jerusalem Orthodox Church.
During its history, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, like Palestine, has seen quite a lot of destruction and restoration. Today in its architecture and decoration can find elements of all periods of history. For example, the so-called Gates of Humility were at one time specifically reduced in height, so that the Saracens had to bow their heads, because they were riding horses or camels.
Some of the icons of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem are unique and unique throughout the world. Among them is the smiling Mother of God, which at one time was presented from the Russian Imperial House. Riza of the icon is made of the dress of Elizabeth Romanova, she was ranked among the saints.
There is a sign in the form of a star in the church of the Nativity of Christ that is in Bethlehem in Israel . It is believed that it was there that Jesus was born. The star itself is made of silver and in shape is similar to the Bethlehem star, which has fourteen beams. Slightly to the south in the cave there is a small room for a couple of steps below. There is a tiny chapel, run by Catholics. It was there that Christ was placed after birth.
Much in the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Bethlehem has survived to this day. For example, in the wall there are small holes (as if from fingers) in the form of a cross. According to the giving, it is necessary to insert fingers there and to pray truly sincerely, then your request will be accurately heard.
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