Grotto Star
ID: ICHJBT08
View of fourteen-point star that is said to mark the traditional site of the birthplace of Jesus. The star’s Latin inscription reads, "Here of the Virgin Mary Jesus Christ was born — 1717." In the hole in the center of the star bedrock seems to be exposed.
For a general view of the grotto Click Here.
For a map and brief description of Bethlehem Click Here.
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Keywords: Israel, Central, Center, Hill Country of Judah, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Birthplace of Jesus, Grotto, Greek Orthodox, Star, Latin, Christmas