St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church In Palestine: History,Facts, & Services
St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church In Palestine is a Greek Orthodox Christian church located in the city of Bethlehem in the West Bank. It is part of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem. The church is dedicated to St. Demetrius. It is the largest and oldest continuously-operating Greek Orthodox Church in Palestine. The history of St. Demetrius Church extends back to the 6th century. According to tradition, the church was dedicated to St. Demetrius, an early Christian martyr, and was built on the site of an ancient Byzantine church. St. Demetrius Church also serves as a place of worship and study for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Services at St. Demetrius Church include regular Ecclesiastical services, Orthodox Christian study, and spiritual guidance. The church also contains a library and a hall for lectures and conferences.
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City:
Palestine
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state:
Palestine
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country:
Palestine
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country code:
PS
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postcode:
75253
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Palestine Palestine