Vincent Poon :: House of the Virgin Mary
 
A place for both Catholics and Muslims pilgrims. This was the place where Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there in her last days until her Assumption
Visits: 397 times
Last changed: Apr 06, 2014
21 items in this album
People were drinking or filling up their bottles with holy water (Water of Mary), which is believed to have curative properties.
This wishing wall is covered in rags. Turks tie the bits of cloth/paper to a frame and make a wish
A toilet with a splendid view... and it was free of charge
People were drinking or filling up their bottles with holy water (Water of Mary), which is believed to have curative properties.
This wishing wall is covered in rags. Turks tie the bits of cloth/paper to a frame and make a wish

A toilet with a splendid view... and it was free of charge
Pine trees in the surrounding area
Nearby you can find stalls selling all sorts of souvenirs related to Christianity
Bottled Water of Mary can be found here if you couldn't find a bottle to fill it up yourself
and lots of rosaries too
Pine trees in the surrounding area
Nearby you can find stalls selling all sorts of souvenirs related to Christianity
Bottled Water of Mary can be found here if you couldn't find a bottle to fill it up yourself
and lots of rosaries too

[leave message] [email album]



9 0.000206232070923 0.00865602493286