In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Saw Franciscan Monastery which was for a while No 2 N.Z.G.H. (New Zealand General Hospital). Visited “Mary’s Well” only good spring left at Nazareth and … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Mary’s Well & Franciscan Monastery – Nazareth, Palestine 1943
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Passed over Plains of Jezreel. Nazareth like all other Arab towns. Visited “Church of Annunciation” built over caves believe to have been part of … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Plains of Jezreel, Churches of Annunciation & St Joseph, Nazareth, Palestine 1943
In Arequipa, Peru is a fully functioning convent of Catholic nuns of the Dominican Second Order called the Santa Catalina Monastery. Nowadays, they only occupy a small portion of this huge monastery and the rest is open for the public … Continue reading Santa Catalina Monastery – Arequipa, Peru
Last week I visited St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and this week is the Anglican Church of St. Peter’s turn. Don’t worry, I’m not converting, I’m still a devout atheist who just happens to like religious buildings 🙂 While St. Joseph’s is up on the … Continue reading Church of St. Peter – Anglican Church – Queenstown, New Zealand
As I’m literally staying next to this church, I thought I’d pop in and visit. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Melbourne Street in Queenstown was built in 1898 to replace an earlier one on Church Street. I can only imagine … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Queenstown, New Zealand
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Left camp on trip at 8AM. Arriving at Jerusalem at 11AM. Straight onto Bethlehem – reaching Church of Nativity – star(?) & manger then to British … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Bethlehem, Palestine 1942
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Left camp on trip at 8AM. Arriving at Jerusalem at 11AM. Straight onto Bethlehem – reaching Church of Nativity – star(?) & manger then to British … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Church of the Nativity – 1942 Bethlehem, Palestine (photos)
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Returned to Jerusalem for lunch. Afternoon taken over the Way of the Cross. Saw Garden of Gethsemane in which stands Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary – 1942 Jerusalem
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “Saw Garden of Gethsemane in which stands Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary..” From Wikipedia – Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – 1942 Souvenir of Gethsemane – Jerusalem
