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The Feast of St. James the Great | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Feast of St. James the Great | Bethlehem Handicrafts
According to the New Testament, Saint James the Great was one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles. He was also known as son of Zebedee or Saint James the Greater (Yacoub in... Read more...
The Feast of Mary Magdalene | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Feast of Mary Magdalene | Bethlehem Handicrafts
In all four gospels of the New Testament, Mary Magdalene who became a devout disciple of Jesus after being liberated from seven demons. She was the first person to see... Read more...
Faith Is Everything: Holy Land Christians on Hope and Olive Wood
Faith Is Everything: Holy Land Christians on Hope and Olive Wood
George Bannoura of Bethlehem Handicrafts shares why faith is everything for the Christian community of the Holy Land. Read his words and Bible verses for daily strength and hope. Read more...
Fall Collection 2021: Olive Wood Statues | Bethlehem Handicrafts
Fall Collection 2021: Olive Wood Statues | Bethlehem Handicrafts
Discover our hand-carved olive wood products and more in our Fall Collection for 2021! Stay tuned for more Holy Land products that will be added to our Fall Collection ,... Read more...
What Happened in Mar Saba Monastery when Jesus was Crucified?
What Happened in Mar Saba Monastery when Jesus was Crucified?
Due to the prevalence of tiny grey stones, the hill is known as the Field of Grey Peas, or Stony Peas, in local Christian tradition. According to legend, the stones... Read more...
How is the Feast of Mar Elias Celebrated in the Holy Land? | Bethlehem Handicrafts
How is the Feast of Mar Elias Celebrated in the Holy Land? | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The church of Mar Elias is situated on a high ridge where, according to Christian belief, the Prophet Elijah went into Heaven in a fiery chariot as depicted in the... Read more...
Is there a Church in the Holy Land that Commemorates the Assumption of Virgin Mary?
Is there a Church in the Holy Land that Commemorates the Assumption of Virgin Mary?
Is there a church commemorating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the Holy Land? But first, before we address this question. Let us define the Assumption of the Blessed... Read more...
Pentecost and Whitsun Olive Wood Collection | Bethlehem Handicrafts
Pentecost and Whitsun Olive Wood Collection | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Christian festival of P entecost, also known as Whitsun, Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday in the UK, is a Christian liturgical holiday and season. Read more...
The Feast of Corpus Christi 2021 | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Feast of Corpus Christi 2021 | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist — a Catholic solemnity honoring the Body and Blood of Jesus. Discover its meaning, history, and... Read more...
The Christian festival of Pentecost | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Christian festival of Pentecost | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Christian festival of P entecost, also known as Whitsun, Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday in the UK, is a Christian liturgical holiday and season. It's the 50th day after Easter... Read more...
7 Bible Verses to Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | Bethlehem Handicrafts
7 Bible Verses to Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | Bethlehem Handicrafts
Discover 7 powerful Bible verses that celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven. Walk through scripture from Acts, Luke, John, and Mark as we honor this sacred Feast Day... Read more...
Ascension of Jesus Christ, Christian Meaning of Easter
Ascension of Jesus Christ, Christian Meaning of Easter
The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ commemorates Jesus Christ's physical ascension into heaven. It's a feast that's celebrated all over the world. Ascension Day is usually observed on... Read more...