7/14/2023 0 Comments Life church nazareth![]() ![]() The entrance to the cave is usually protected by a grill. For this reason, the cave is flanked by remnants of earlier churches on the site. Of course this is the main site of the basilica. In the center, we see the sunken grotto that contains the cave-home of the Virgin Mary. Here we come upon the lower level of the basilica. Let us go inside the church from the entrance gate. At the very top and center of the facade is a bronze statue of Jesus. Also on the cream limestone façade are reliefs of Mary, Gabriel and the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In fact, these words are carved in Latin across the façade of the basilica. For it is here that the “Word was made flesh and dwelt (literally ‘pitched His tent’ in the original Greek) among us” (John 1:14). The shape of the basilica is supposed to resemble a giant tent. The cupola itself represents an inverted lily opening its petals to the shrine below. Its cupola, which dominates modern-day Nazareth, is surmounted by a lantern symbolizing the Light of the World. (left photo: wiki: Church from the north side right photo: SMRP Church from west) The lower church, simple in form, is for the use of pilgrim groups. It contains two churches, the upper one being the parish church for the Catholic community of Nazareth. The massive two-story basilica, in strikingly modern architectural style and colorfully decorated, became the largest Christian church in the Middle East when it was completed in 1969. It was designed by the Italian architect, Giovanni Muzio. The present church was built from 1954 to 1969 and incorporated the ruins of many centuries. The second church is the large Roman Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation in the Custody of the Holy Land Franciscan Friars. The Greek Orthodox base their tradition on the statement of the Proto-gospel of James that says that Mary was greeted by the angel when she fetched water from the well. Gabriel and the Latin Rite Basilica of the Annunciation. There are two churches in Nazareth that claim to be built on the site of Mary’s home: The Greek Orthodox Church and Well of St. Nazareth is a town in southern Galilee about 15 miles southwest of the Sea of Galilee and 20 miles from the Mediterranean in the basin of the hills of lower Galilee. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph and Mary resettled in Nazareth after returning from the flight from Bethlehem to Egypt, and according to the New Testament, Jesus grew up in Nazareth from some point in his childhood. We begin in Nazareth which is best known for being the site of the Annunciation and the home village of Mary, which the Gospel of Luke tells us. “In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.” (Luke 1:26-27) Watch vocation stories and other videos from CMSWR Read the latest CMSWR press releases and news You are invited to join us on this journey -to share with us in worship, to learn about the varieties of Protestant Christian traditions, to explore your own spirituality, to practice your faith, to make new friends, to ask deep questions, to reach new understandings, to work for justice and mercy and peace - all as we grow together as followers of Christ.Watch sisters discuss their vocation storiesĭownload the app and learn more about our communities It is a place to be involved in worship planning, worship music, worship leadership, Bible study, service trips, spiritual retreats, study breaks, and other activities. It is a place to be empowered by the Holy Spirit's presence in and among us. It is a place to hear the story of Jesus, to be transformed by his grace, and respond to God's call in your life. Nazareth Christian Fellowship is a place to experience God's love on campus. Some folks don't have a church background at all, and that's okay too. Our community has included Christians from multiple denominations, including Assemblies of God, Baptist, Congregationalist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Mennonite, Methodist, Non-Denominational, Reformed, United Church of Christ, and Wesleyan churches. It is also a place for becoming, for discerning and living out God's call in your life. ![]() It is a place where you will be accepted as you are, as a beloved child of God. It is a welcoming Christian fellowship, a place where you can find a sense of belonging on campus. Nazareth Christian Fellowship is a Christian home away from home -a family on the Nazareth campus. ![]()
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