Category Archives: Travel
The cross, holy, land
There is much about this part of the Middle East that is important to three large world religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is also home to many secular Jews and others. In some parts of the country, people
The cross, holy, land
There is much about this part of the Middle East that is important to three large world religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is also home to many secular Jews and others. In some parts of the country, people
Tiberias waterfront
Monday was our final morning on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It offered a glorious sunrise. We celebrated Eucharist by the sea (and pool). And after another fantastic and filling breakfast we packed our bags. Whilst waiting for
Tiberias waterfront
Monday was our final morning on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It offered a glorious sunrise. We celebrated Eucharist by the sea (and pool). And after another fantastic and filling breakfast we packed our bags. Whilst waiting for
Christ Church concelebration
We joined in with the ‘normal’ Sunday service at Nazareth’s Anglican – Christ Church. (There was another tour group visiting from Oxford, and a Canadian group) so it was pretty full. The Right Reverend John Pritchard, the former Bishop of
Christ Church concelebration
We joined in with the ‘normal’ Sunday service at Nazareth’s Anglican – Christ Church. (There was another tour group visiting from Oxford, and a Canadian group) so it was pretty full. The Right Reverend John Pritchard, the former Bishop of
Joseph was from Nazareth too
Let us not forget Joseph.
The Annunciation – at work
We awake to a new day, our theme being the annunciation. So we journeyed to Nazareth, home to Joseph and Mary. The Orthodox Church holds that the annunciation occurred when Mary was collecting water from the town’s well. We first
The Annunciation – at work
We awake to a new day, our theme being the annunciation. So we journeyed to Nazareth, home to Joseph and Mary. The Orthodox Church holds that the annunciation occurred when Mary was collecting water from the town’s well. We first
Row, row, row your boat
Well no rowing was involved, fortunately, by we did have the pleasure of crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Half way across, the captain stopped the engines so that we could pray together on the silent lake.
Row, row, row your boat
Well no rowing was involved, fortunately, by we did have the pleasure of crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Half way across, the captain stopped the engines so that we could pray together on the silent lake.
The Annunciation – at home
In Nazareth we also visited the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the reputed site of Mary’s home, where the Western tradition feels that the Annunciation took place. surrounded by mosaics of Mary for many different countries – a few
The Annunciation – at home
In Nazareth we also visited the Basilica of the Annunciation built over the reputed site of Mary’s home, where the Western tradition feels that the Annunciation took place. surrounded by mosaics of Mary for many different countries – a few
The Johannine Eucharist
In St John’s Gospel it is at the feeding of the 5,000 that Jesus feeds the crowd in Eucharistic fashion, and we visited the reputed site where is occurred – because someone kindly marked the spot with a basalt stone,
The Johannine Eucharist
In St John’s Gospel it is at the feeding of the 5,000 that Jesus feeds the crowd in Eucharistic fashion, and we visited the reputed site where is occurred – because someone kindly marked the spot with a basalt stone,
In the shoes of The Fisherman
Today we journey to Jesus’ home town, Capernaum. Early morning rise for morning prayer by the Sea of Galilee. Journey to Capernaum, and the house of St Peter’s mother-in-law. Ruins of St Peter’s home, with modern church
In the shoes of The Fisherman
Today we journey to Jesus’ home town, Capernaum. Early morning rise for morning prayer by the Sea of Galilee. Journey to Capernaum, and the house of St Peter’s mother-in-law. Ruins of St Peter’s home, with modern church
Dinner
A beautiful evening’s walk to our restaurant, the Armenian Bulghouji Restaurant in the Old City, and a return walk along the illuminated city wall.
Dinner
A beautiful evening’s walk to our restaurant, the Armenian Bulghouji Restaurant in the Old City, and a return walk along the illuminated city wall.
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