Saint Anne Orthodox Monastery, Greek Orthodox monastery in Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem
The Saint Anne Orthodox Monastery stands on Via Dolorosa near St Stephen's Gate, featuring a church dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
The Greek Patriarchate of Jerusalem established the monastery in 1907 at the location believed to be the residence of Saints Anne and Joachim.
The monastery maintains Greek Orthodox traditions and serves as a center for religious practices within the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City.
Visitors can reach the monastery through multiple paths in the Old City, with the main entrance displaying traditional Orthodox Christian architectural elements.
The monastery includes an upper-level church specifically dedicated to commemorating the birth of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1907
GPS coordinates: 31.78090,35.23670
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:59
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