What a God-thing. We only got to go to Mt Tabor because of the rain. It really ended up being a special trip. We left on the bus and could see the mountain as we approached.
We drove through a Bedouin town on the way up. Eitan tells us that this particular town is known for something obscure, and he wasn’t kidding. This town has the most Volvo trucks per capita than any other town in the world. OK then. Would not have guessed that one!
The bus was unable to make the turns of the snake trail road to the top of the mountain, so we had to take two van/taxis to the top.
The church to honor where Jesus showed his divinity to Peter, James and John is really cool. In the story, Jesus meets Elijah and Moses there, and there are chapels on either side of the main sanctuary to honor these two pillars of the faith.
The side of the church has an area where you can overlook the valley below. Neat view.
It was cold and rainy, but the view was still pretty spectacular.
Inside above the altar area tells the story. They were having a service so we didn’t get very close but only stayed in the back of the church.
On either side were places to honor Moses and Elijah, and in the back, chapels to honor them as well.
Moses.
And Elijah.
Jerusalem/pilgrim crosses on the beams near the ceiling.
Beautiful columns.
Very cool architecture by Antonio Barluzzi again. He also designed other churches we visited like Dominus Flevit and The Shepherd’s Field etc.
Here’s a commemoration of Barluzzi.
Love the gate ironwork.
There were ruins nearby here, too.
A highlight was a surprise vow remembrance for one of the couples that traveled with us. The hubby conspired with pastor to make it happen in the Elijah chapel. So nice to be a part of a special day for the 20th anniversary of good friends!
Next up, a drive down south to Mt Gilboa.