Mar Elias Monastery, Orthodox monastery in South Jerusalem, Israel.
The Mar Elias Monastery stands on a hilltop between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, featuring a three-story stone structure with a square bell tower.
Founded in the 6th century on the ruins of a Byzantine church, the monastery underwent substantial reconstruction in 1160 under Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos.
The monastery contains stone carvings depicting biblical scenes, including Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire mentioned in Kings 2:11.
Visitors can reach the monastery by following Hebron Road south from Jerusalem, with the entrance located 800 meters southwest of Kibbutz Ramat Rachel.
A stone bench near the monastery displays biblical verses in four languages: Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, and English, created by the wife of painter William Holman Hunt.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 6 century
Address: דרך חברון
GPS coordinates: 31.73482,35.21117
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:38
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