Christians may only make up around 2 percent of Palestine’s population, but their strong presence can be felt in its Greek Catholic, Roman Catholic, Maronite Catholic, Protestant and Greek Orthodox communities. Their places of worship and community reflect that diversity, and in Churches and Monasteries in Bethlehem District.
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is a major Christian holy site, as it marks the traditional place of Christ's birth. It is also one of the oldest surviving Christian churches.
In 1852, shared custody of the church was granted to the Roman Catholic, Armenian and Greek Orthodox churches. The Greeks care for the Grotto of the Nativity.
Please scroll down to check the listing for the Church of the Nativity and What to See at the Church of the Nativity.
