Greek Catholic
The parish church of the Greek Catholic community, built in 1887, is located in the middle of the old market and is adjacent to the Synagogue church.
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Background:
The Greek Catholic Church of Nazareth is a modern Church, built in 1887. It is adjacent to the Synagogue church, which is also managed by the Melkite Greek Catholics.
Location:
The Church is located in the middle of Nazareth old market (road 6120), in the Churches district, adjacent to the Synagogue church. It is seen towering over the market, with its dome and two bell towers.
History of the place:
The Church was built in 1887, is adjacent to the older Crusader structure.
Photos:
The door to the Greek Catholic church and the Synagogue Church is located in the middle of the old market. The following photo shows the exterior of the entrance courtyard.
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The following photo shows the entrance to both the Greek Catholic church (on the right) and the Synagogue church (its door is on the left).
A view inside the Church.
A detail of the ceiling. The Church has a magnificent exterior dome.
The priest's chair was imported from Greece and is a masterpiece of fine woodwork.
The Church has two bell towers, this one just above the Synagogue church entrance.
References:
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