Elion Tours
St Anne's Church
Jerusalem

St Anne's Church

A beautifully preserved Crusader church beside the Pools of Bethesda.

Overview

St Anne's is renowned for its Romanesque architecture and exceptional acoustics.

Biblical significance

Its principal biblical value for Elion is its immediate proximity to the Pools of Bethesda.

Historical background

The present church was built by Crusaders in the twelfth century. Christian tradition associates the site with the home of Mary's parents, although this tradition is not recorded in Scripture.

What you will see

Crusader architecture, a simple stone sanctuary and the adjoining archaeological remains of Bethesda.