Terra Sancta Church
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Roman Catholic Church |
The Terra Sancta ChurchChurch of St. John the Baptist.
History
According to historical documents of Acre, since the thirteenth century the Franciscans gave great importance to the city. They believed that the founder of the Order,
St. Francis of Assisi, visited the city between 1219 and 1220. In 1217 the first Franciscan monastery, founded by Father Elias of Cortona
was built.
After the 1291 conquest of the city by Muslims, the Franciscans had to leave Acre only to return in 1620. The Terra Sancta Church was established in 1673.
Location and description
The Terra Sancta Church was established in 1673. It is located in the centre of Acre's Old City, north of the
caravansary
known as Khan el-Faranj.
The church is recognisable by the red spire of its Gothic tower, whose colour distinguishes it from other towers and minarets.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Israel
- St. John Baptist Church, Acre
References
- ^ «Old Acre - The Franciscan Terra Sancta Church»
- ISBN 9781858282480.
- ^ "The Churches of Acre - Bein Harim Tours - Blog". Bein Harim Tours - Blog. 2014-12-11. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
- ^ "The Franciscan Terra Santa Church, monastery and school - old Akko (Acre), Israel. | 12 pieces jigsaw puzzle". Jigidi - Free online jigsaw puzzles. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
