Also know as the Church of John Ba-Harim, this beautiful church is believed to mark the birth place of John the Baptist within Eik Karem the village that he grew up at. At the entrance of the church there is a sign "John Ba-Harim" meaning in Hebrew "in the mountains, referring to Ein Karem as the place of birth of John as stated by Luke.
**Daily visiting hours**
Summer (April - September) 8:00am - 11:45am, and 14:30pm - 18:00pm
Winter (October - March) 8.00am - 12.00pm, and 14:30 -17:30pm
Church of John the Baptist
Church of John the Baptist, Ein Karem
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A beautiful church located at the birthplace of John the Baptist
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- Eileen WeedFebruary 6, 2023
We were a group of 50 and went directly into the church, no waiting. There was some scaffolding over the main alter, restoration work I guess, in November 2022. However the lower area with the actual birthplace of John th...
- Iveta UApril 2, 2023
In 2023 April there is some work done inside the church but you can still visit the grotto the birth place of St John the Baptist
- John HillOctober 26, 2022
Easy trip taking light rail to Har Herzl then bus 28 to En Kerem - either the HaMa'ayan or HaHadassim. The Church is up the small road opposite the Mala Bistro. I don't think times change for 'winter', they open at 8 am,...
- P. SalimDecember 24, 2018
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (EIN KAREM, JERUSALEM) ജോൺ ബാപ്റ്റിസ്റ്റിന്റെ ജന്മസ്ഥലം : Situated in Ein Karem Village – 7 km from Jerusalem city – A Catholic church belonging to the Franciscan order- Houses the cave wh...
- ClintonMarch 11, 2019
This church is located in the area that John the Baptist family come from. It is where Mary came to meet Elizabeth. Another Catholic Church, well designed and maintained. It is out of the hustle and bustle of the city...
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