The Historical Sites

The Church of the Arch

A rectangular church (or chapel) is located on the saddle of land south of the main site, connecting it with the surrounding plain. It was built during the 5th–6th centuries AD, and was used by incoming pilgrims for prayer and worship. It had a mosaic floor with cross decorations and arches supporting the roof, of which one has been reconstructed. This church was named after His Holiness Pope John Paul II to commemorate his visit and blessing of the site on the 21st of March 2000.

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... As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.. (2 Kings 2:6-12)

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Map Key

  1. The Cave Church
  2. Rhotorius Monastery
  3. The Pools
  4. Northern Church
  5. The Bethany Saphsaphas
  6. Water System
  7. Prayer Hall
  8. The Church of John Paul II

Map Key

  1. The Cave Church
  2. Rhotorius Monastery
  3. The Pools
  4. Northern Church
  5. The Bethany Saphsaphas
  6. Water System
  7. Prayer Hall
  8. The Church of John Paul II

Map Key

  1. The Cave Church
  2. Rhotorius Monastery
  3. The Pools
  4. Northern Church
  5. The Bethany Saphsaphas
  6. Water System
  7. Prayer Hall
  8. The Church of John Paul II

The Cave Church

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Rhotorius Monastery

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The Pools

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Northern Church

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The Bethany Saphsaphas

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Water System

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Prayer Hall

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The Church of John Paul II

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