Nazareth Annunciation |
OPENING HOURS | Summer Apri-September | Winter October-March |
8.00am-6.00pm
Tel: (04)6572501 | 8.00am-6.00pm |
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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. |
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Grotto of the Annunciation |
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On the walls of the upper Church, as well as in the atrium paintings/sculptures/bass-reliefs represent the Marian Sanctuaries of the world.
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The Mosaic in the apse representing the
"one, holy, catholic and apostolic church".
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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.
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