Pilgrimage Sites in Holy Land
Discover 5 sacred destinations in Holy Land
Bethlehem
Birthplace of Jesus Christ where the Church of the Nativity marks the grotto venerated since the second century.
Haifa - Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel in Haifa is important to Catholics as the home of Elijah's Cave and the world headquarters of the Carmelite Order, founded by hermits in the 12th century.
Jerusalem
The holiest city in Christianity, site of Christ's crucifixion, resurrection, and the birth of the Church at Pentecost.
Nazareth
Nazareth is Jesus' childhood home and the site of the Annunciation, where Gabriel told Mary she would bear the Son of God.
Sepphoris
Sepphoris, the ornate Herodian capital of Galilee, offers pilgrims a window into the urban world of Jesus' youth and honors the traditions of Saints Joachim and Anna, parents of the Virgin Mary.