I can’t say I knew much about what this was until we got there, but the stories from the Bible relating to it, I did know. The most prominent one being that this is the place that is said to be where Jesus fed the 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish. The church that is here has been for 1500 years. There are original mosaic tiles on the floor that are beyond beautiful. The alabaster windows give a wonderful warm glow to the sanctuary. OK, OK…on with the pictures…
In the foyer area of the church. There was a small pool with koi in it on one end. 500 year old Roman olive tree.
Inside the sanctuary. This is a seriously beautiful church. The floor was laid 1500 years ago and it is incredible. I took lots of pics of the floor, here is an example
Or two…
Looking up is pretty cool too…
And the stone under the altar is the historical spot where Jesus did the miracle with the loaves and fish. There are 4 loaves depicted, because the other loaf is in Jesus’ hand. The candle is lit there to honor the event. This place is beautiful.
Right outside the church area is this stone. Hepta Pegon means “Seven Springs” which are in the area. Here’s one:
Even though we couldn’t go down to see it, the channels the water flowed in are still there. Here is stone pipe work from nearby too.
All in all, a really cool spot…as if there are mediocre ones…ya, there aren’t. Someone asked me my favorite so far…the next stop is definitely near the top of the list…the Primacy of Peter. Read on…