Christmas Church (Bethlehem), Church building in Palestine
The Christmas Church in Bethlehem is a significant religious landmark.
The church's construction began in the second half of the 19th century.
The Christmas Church serves as a beacon for Christian pilgrims worldwide.
A visit to the Christmas Church offers insights into historical Christian doctrine.
Known also as the Nativity Church, it stands over the cave that tradition marks as Jesus Christ's birthplace.
Location: Bethlehem
Architect: August Orth
Official opening: January 1, 1893
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Material: dimension stone
Website: elcjhl.org/cong/bethlehem
Source: Wikimedia