Rock revered as Mary resting place unearthed near Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem recover a limestone rock believed by early Christians to be where the Virgin Mary rested on the road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Found amid ruins of a fifth century octagonal church, the site was damaged during Har Homa housing project work, prompting excavations. Officials call it a discovery of historical, religious and ethnic significance.
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Octagonal Church Uncovered Near Marys Rock in Holy Land
Archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem Bethlehem corridor uncovered an octagonal church foundation measuring 173 by 143 feet. The rock believed to be Marys rock sits at the center six feet across, raised above floor, surrounded by a low wall. Excavations paused after earlier damage and resumed recently to confirm the rock. The site lies on Greek Orthodox land and will not open to the public until work finishes.
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Pope beatifies Hungarian bishop missionary and Mexican nun
Pope John Paul II presides as Welcoming beatifications honor Viimos Apor of Gyor for resisting Nazi and Soviet rule and aiding deportees, Giovanni Battista Scalabrini founder of the Missionaries of St Charles, and Sister Dorotea Chavez who built hospital nun communities in Guadalajara Mexico.
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