Milk Grotto Chapel, Catholic chapel in Bethlehem, Palestine
The Milk Grotto Chapel contains three caves carved from white limestone rock with a church structure built around the natural formation.
The Franciscan Brothers constructed the current chapel in 1872 over the remains of a fifth-century Byzantine church with mosaic floor fragments.
Women from different religious traditions visit this chapel seeking blessings for fertility, following centuries of local spiritual practices.
The chapel opens daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in summer, with winter hours closing at 5:00 PM.
According to tradition, a drop of Virgin Mary's milk fell on the cave floor while nursing baby Jesus, turning the rock formation white.
Location: Bethlehem
Inception: 1872
Website: https://custodia.org/it/santuari/betlemme
GPS coordinates: 31.70344,35.20878
Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02
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