Notre-Dame de Sion, Roman Catholic monastery in Ein Kerem, Israel
The Notre-Dame de Sion monastery stands on the outskirts of Jerusalem, surrounded by stone buildings and gardens filled with native plants and ancient trees.
Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, a French Jewish convert to Catholicism, established the monastery in 1860 as part of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion.
The monastery chapel maintains a commitment to interfaith dialogue, welcoming visitors from different religious backgrounds to participate in spiritual activities.
The monastery guesthouse provides accommodations with modern amenities including air conditioning, heating, private bathrooms, and wireless internet access.
The monastery gardens feature 150-year-old cedars of Lebanon alongside fruit trees that produce pomegranates, citrus, grapes, and figs for guest meals.
Inception: 1860s
Founders: Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne
GPS coordinates: 31.76805,35.15947
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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