Dormition of the Theotokos Church In Palestine: History,Facts, & Services
The Dormition of the Theotokos Church in Palestine is an Eastern Orthodox church in Bethlehem, West Bank. The church is located at the site of the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary, and dates to the Byzantine era. It is believed to be the site of Mary's death and where the Virgin Mary was “taken up” into Heaven at her Dormition. It is believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Kinship of Jesus and the Virgin Mary lived in Bethlehem, according to St. Luke’s Nativity Gospel. The current church was built in the 15th century, and is currently managed by the Greek Orthodox patriarchal authorities. Services such as worship, prayer, and celebration of the Divine Liturgy are held at the church.
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City:
Palestine
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state:
Nazareth
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country:
Palestine
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country code:
PS
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postcode:
51000
Location:
Nazareth Palestine