The Church of the Nativity, Jesus's birthplace in Bethlehem - Informative tour for every Christian

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The Church of the Nativity is the most important landmark in Bethlehem and marks the site where the nativity took place. It was in Bethlehem just over 2,000 years ago that Mary gave birth to baby Jesus. Today Bethlehem is a thriving city in the Palestinian Authority West Bank approximately 10 km south of Jerusalem and the Nativity Church is the city’s top attraction. In 2012 the Bethlehem Church of the Nativity was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
History of the Church of the Nativity
The Bible tells us that Mary and Joseph left their home in Nazareth and traveled to Bethlehem. The Romans had decided to carry out a census and people were required to travel to their ancestral family home to register. As Joseph was from the House of David and Bethlehem was David’s city the couple had no choice but to make the long journey despite Mary being pregnant.
During Jesus’ lifetime, it was common for homes to be built close to a cave they could use to house their animals. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem and found no room available in the inn they were offered to spend the night in the adjacent cave with the animals. With no other options, and Mary about to give birth, they settled down in the manger. Less than a century after Jesus’ death Christians had identified the site of his birth as a cave in Bethlehem.
In the 4th century, the first Christian Roman Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena commissioned the construction of a church to be built around the sacred cave of the nativity. The church was dedicated in 339 AD. In the 6th century, the church suffered fire damage and Emperor Justinian replaced the church with a larger, more ornate one. In 614 the Persians invaded the Holy Land and destroyed most of the churches. Luckily the Nativity Church was spared thanks to a mural in the church depicting the Three Wise Men (Three Magi) who were dressed in Persian apparel of Zoroastrian priests.
As you approach the church entrance you will pass by Manger Square and enter through the Door of Humility. This small and low doorway was designed so that looters could not get their carts into the church. It also means that all those that enter need to bow down as they cross the threshold. The stunning interior has walls covered in gold-hued mosaic. Space is divided into five aisles by 44 painted columns.
A section of the mosaic floor from the original 4th-century church can still be seen through an opening in the flagstones. Sanctuary lamps add a wonderful atmosphere to the church and an open ceiling shows the exposed wooden rafters. In the south aisle stands an octagonal baptismal font from the Justinian 6th century church. The font would have once stood near the high altar.
The Roman Catholic Chapel of the Manger has retained parts of the 12th-century capitals and mosaics. The main point of interest within the church is the Grotto of the Nativity. The cave is reached by descending a small flight of steps where the site of Jesus' birth is enshrined. The exact point where he was born is marked by a beautiful silver star on the marble floor. Hanging above this holy site are 15 sanctuary lamps.
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My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

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Praise the Lord Jesus Christ

[@tomklock568]

Gloria in excelsis Deo!! Thank you for this visit.

[@Olivia.784]

Amazing church 👑 Thank you very much ZAHI 🌷🤝🏻

[@daisyathmakoori1413]

Very exciting coz I had visited the Church of Nativity in 2008!So wot so many years have passed,the memories are still so fresh in my mind!Suman

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Halelujah our saviour is born.

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Shalom Alechim 💐🕊💐❣️🔥❣️🙏

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Amen Thank you and shalom

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Zahi, a very beautiful tour of The Church of the Nativity🌟✝️🌟Such a Sacred place where Jesus was born🌟❤🌟Thank you brother& Bless you🙏💙🙏

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Syallom my brother zahi God bless you all tks

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Shalom my bro Zahi

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Very nice video hello from Athens Greece.

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Thank you dear zahi sir for your lovely video. JESUS _ The Promise keeper.

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The most precious gift to humanity was born here. Our Lord Jesus Christ was the gift that kept giving even after he was crucified. Zahi your knowledge is exceptional my friend but that's because you love to learn about our Lord. We can tell your heart is really in what you do. God bless you and our family. David

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How come he St George is not in the Bible? Never heard of him

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The church has a series of milestones that are not found in the New Testament. One of them is St. George

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Isreal is Bless because the King of Kings and Lord of Lords trade this land to and fro blessed is all Isreal and those there of

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O my God ! You known each and every part of z holly land ! God bless you genuine Zahi "

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Thank You so much Zahi, Your knowledge is Truly Scholar. You are Blessed to be where you are, we are blessed by your work.

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Shalom 🙏🇮🇱🌴✌️ Zahi Great video 👍📸. Todah..

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Thank you so much for all you do for us, and will continue to do for us in the future 🙏 Amen G.J.C.

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Always!

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Thankyou for a wonderful video♥️

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its so happy with joy I've found this video ...prepare to go there

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Make a video of what is 'known' as: 'The First Christian Church', located south of Mount Zion. I beg you kindly brother Zahi Shaked. It is a small, forgotten place, a cave. Located in Orthodox Lands, between the Dormition Abbey Church and the College of the University of Jerusalem God bless you. From city of Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Shalom Zahi thank you for the wonderful video of the birth of Yeshua with a tour group

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AMEN ⭐

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Just came from Bethlehem to Jerusalem one hour ago. Best wishes and blessings, Zahi

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Hope you enjoyed it!

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I am so glad I was able too see this myself

[@hermanyosep9864]

Good morning Mr Zahi...now it is 20:46 pm, in my place...could you please show us the birthplace of king David in Bethlehem, how far it from the church of nativity....? Thanks for the video....

[@zahishaked]

Unfortunately there is no place indicating this in Bethlehem

[@hermanyosep9864]

Thanks for the answer Mr Zahi...this is the challenge for me, to read again the Bible, to look for the indicates ..I would like to find out it as soon as possible...because I have no more references...for a while I have a little bit confidence, the place is not so far from migdal eder and the church of nativity.

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Amen 🙏 💫💗🇸🇻🌏🙏

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I been here MashAllah a nice place . hazrat ISA alaihe salam was born here

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