The church of the Shepherds Field - Beit Sahur, Palestine
N 31° 42.435 E 035° 13.792
36R E 711313 N 3510149
In 1954, a Roman Catholic church was built in the area called the Shepherds' Field.
Waymark Code: WM13JA9
Location: Palestine
Date Posted: 12/24/2020
Views: 2
At the Shepherds 'Field at the village of Beit Sahur, (Hebrew for "village of the shepherds"), an angel, according to Christian tradition, appeared to local shepherds to convey the message of Jesus' birth.
At the site, there are several caves that have been used as shrines over time, and archaeological excavations have shown that the oldest is from around 300 years. In the caves there are many religious symbols and you can see that they are still used for prayer.
The Shepherds' Field Church was built in 1954 by the Franciscans and the Italian architect Barluzz designed and built the Roman Catholic church on the site (sometimes called the Chapel at the Shepherds' Field) The church is tent-shaped.
The Shepherd's Field Chapel is decorated with images of the annunciation, shepherds with sheep, the childhood of Jesus.
Type of Church: Chapel
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Diocese: Bethlehem
Address/Location:
Arafat St,
Beit Sahur, Palestine
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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