The water source in the church is very ancient. It is mentioned in the early Byzantine era. The source itself is in the mountain, and it enters the church through a seventeen-meter tunnel. From ancient times, this spring-fed the entire Nazareth settlement with water. Women approached him to draw water, and near him, archangel Gabriel announced the blessed news to the Virgin Mary. For this reason, the church is also called the church of the Archangel Gabriel.
We decided to go to Nazareth for Christmas. But very quickly, we realized that it is possible and necessary to come to Nazareth without any particular reason. It is a very self-sufficient, authentic, traditional, and modern city with a good spirit, smiling people, and delicious food. We took a walk from Maria’s well through the streets of the old town to the colorful bazaar, the white mosque, the synagogue church, the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of the House of Joseph, the Museum of cave-dwelled Nazareth, Fahome Coffee Shop, Alreda Restaurant, and Tishreen Restaurant. It was a wonderful trip!
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
