Nazareth Annunciation
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The Basilca of the Annunciation built 1960 above the Grotto of Mary consists of two churches, one above the other and interconnected.

Grotto of the Annunciation

On the walls of the upper Church, as well as in the atrium paintings/sculptures/bass-reliefs represent the Marian Sanctuaries of the world.

The Mosaic in the apse representing the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic church".

Bible refrence
Luke 1:26-38 The Annunciation.
Matthew 2:23 coming back from Egypt and dwelling in Nazareth.
Mark 1:9 Jesus came from Nazareth in Galile and baptized by John in the Jordan.
Luke 2:1-4,39 Joseph leaving Nazareth to Bethlehem because of the Census.
Luke 4:16-21 Jesus at the Synagogue in Nazareth.
John 1:45-46 "can any thing good come out of Nazareth.