Survival of 1,500-year-old mosaic found in Jerusalem a “miracle”
A 6th century mosaic commemorating the founding of a hostel for Christian pilgrims has been found in Jerusalem near the Damascus Gate. The Greek inscription reads “In the time of our most pious emperor Flavius Justinian, also this entire building Constantine the most God-loving priest and abbot, established and raised, in the 14th indiction”. According to Dr […]
Russia finances $US4 million of restorations in Bethlehem’s “Star Street”
The Russian Government will finance $US4 million of restoration and reconstruction work in the historic centre of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, centring on the kilometre long route known as Star Street. Fides reports that the project, which is scheduled to start in September and which will include buildings as well as the street, will be conducted […]