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The Bethlehem 2000 Project has included the religious feasts within its calendar of events and encouraged church participation in the cultural life and community activities. It supports the churches in the practical concerns and implementation of their events as well as provides the necessary security and logistical arrangements.

 

From a wider perspective, the Bethlehem 2000 Project would like to join with the Churches and send out a local Christian message as a reflection of a dynamic and vibrant ecumenical relationship that interprets the local situation abroad. Greater Bethlehem, Jerusalem as well as the whole region could emerge as an attractive and fulfilling tourist destination for all visitors, Christians and non-Christians alike, and will stand out as a model for pluralism and co-existence.

Religious tourism, through the Bethlehem 2000 Project, allows the groups of tourists to connect with local Christian communities. Events are designed to strengthen that nexus of introducing the churches of the Holy Land to those abroad, and provide for continuos interaction.

 

Families of the Traditional Churches in The Holy Land

 

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate

Latin Patriarchate

Armenian Orthodox Patriarchate

Cusody of the Holy Land (Franciscans)

Coptic Orthodox Church

Syrian Orthodox Church

Ethiopian Orthodox Church

Lutheran Church

Anglican Church

Greek Catholic (Melkite) Church

Maronite Church

Syrian Catholic Church

Armenian Catholic Church

 

List of Churches in Bethlehem and the Bethlehem area, with times of weekly services:

 

Catholic Churches, Orthodox Churches, Evangelical Churches:

 

Catholic Churches, Orthodox Churches, Evangelical Churches:

 

 

Orthodox Churches

  • Nativity Church
    Nativity Square, Tel: 02-2742440

  • Church of the Virgin
    Beit Jala, Tel.: 050 445 255

  • St. Nicolas Church
    Bet Jala, Telefax: 02-2742398

  • Greek Orthodox Church
    Beit Sahour, Tel.: 02-277 1483

  • Shepherds’ Field Church
    Beit Sahour, Tel.: 02-277 3135

  • Syrian Orthodox Church
    Paul VI Street, Tel: 02-2744757
    Sun. 9:00

  • Coptic Church of the Virgin
    Milk Grotto Street

  • Ethiopian Church
    Milk Grotto Street, Tel.: 02-274 4204

  • Church of Mar Elias
    Mar Elias Monastery, Bethlehem Road, Tel.: 02-676 0966

  • St. George’s Church, St. George’s Monastery al-Khader, Tel: 02-2743233

  • Church of St. Theodosios
    Ibn Ubeid, Tel: 050-282447

  • Church of Mar Saba
    Mar Saba Monastery

Catholic Churches:

  • St. Catherine’s Parish Church
    Manger Square, Tel: 02-2742425
    Fax: 2776171
    Sat.: 16:30, Sun.: 9, 10 & 11:00 and 16:30

  • Holy Manger, Nativity Church
    Manger Square, Tel: 02-2742425
    Upon request.

  • Church of Sacred Heart
    Salesian Convent, Salesian Street,
    Tel: 02-2742421
    Sun. at 9:00

  • Maronite Church
    Qanat Street, Tel: 02-2742155
    Sat. at 17:00

  • Milk Grotto Chapel
    Milk Grotto Street, Tel: 02-2743867
    Wed. at 16:00
    Pilgrims can hold a mass upon request

  • Shepherd’s Field
    Bet Sahour, Tel: 02-2772413
    Pilgrims can hold a mass upon request

  • Latin Church
    Beit Sahour, Tel.: 02-277 2723

  • Greek Catholic Church
    Star Street, Tel: 02-2742493
    Sun. at 10:00; anytime upon request with one day notice

  • Mother of the Shepherd Greek Catholic Church
    Beit Sahour, Tel.: 02-277 2424
    Fax: 277 3525
    Sun.: 8:20

  • Syrian Catholic Church
    Manger Street, Tel: 02-2742497
    Sun. at 9:00

  • Church of the Carmelite Convent
    Nasser Street, Tel.: 02-274 2486

  • Caritas Baby Hospital Chapel
    Caritas Street, Tel.: 02-274 1171

  • De la Salle Chapel, Bethlehem University, Frères Street, Tel: 02-2741241

  • Church of Saint Emmanuel, Saint Emmanuel Monastery
    Caritas Street, Tel.: 02-274 2800
    Sun. at 9:00

  • Chapel of the Franciscans of Mary (Whire Sisters)
    Milk Grotto Street, Tel.: 02-274 3876

  • Chapel of the Order of Franciscan Nuns
    Aida – Beit Jala, Tel.: 02-274 2792

  • Cremisan Monastery Chapel
    Cremisan, Beit Jala, Tel.: 02-274 2605
    Fax: 02-274 4827, e-mail: cremisan@p-01.com
    Sun.: 9.00 (Italian)

  • Chapel of the Greek Catholic Seminary
    Beit Sahour, 02-277 2424

 

Evangelical  Churches:

  • Lutheran Christmas Church
    Madbasse Square, Tel: 02-2742312
    Fax: 02-277 0048, e-mail: annadwa@planet.edu
    Sun. 10:30

  • Lutheran Evangelical Church
    Beit Sahour, Telefax: 02-277 2720,
    e-mail: luthbs@planet.edu

  • Lutheran Evangelical Church
    Beit Jala, Tel.: 02-274 2613

  • First Baptist Church
    Caritas Street, Tel.: 02-274 1930

  • Baptist Church
    Bab Zqaq, Beit Jala, Tel.: 02-274 1820

  • Baraka Bible Presbyterian Church
    Tel.: 02-274 2480

  • Church of God
    Beit Jala, Tel.: 050 311 100

 

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