Monastery of St Saviour, Jerusalem

The Monastery of Saint Saviour stands on Saint Francis Street, featuring a clock tower and constructed in traditional basilica architecture style.

The Georgian Orthodox Church sold this land to Franciscans in 1560, following permission from Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent of Ottoman Empire.

The monastery maintains educational facilities including a Catholic school, printing press, organ workshop, and a substantial theological library.

Visitors can access multiple departments through dedicated telephone lines, connecting with treasurer's office, infirmary, and administrative sections.

The church structure deviates from standard religious architecture by following a north-south axis instead of the traditional east-west orientation.

Location: East Jerusalem

Inception: 1882

Address: רחוב סנט פרנסיס 1

GPS coordinates: 31.77894,35.22745

Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02