Altar of the Kings

ID: ICHJBT42

Altar of the Kings

View looking east at the Altar of the Kings that is located in the north apse of the church. This Armenian Altar is dedicated to the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12). Tradition has it that they tied their horses in the vicinity when they came to visit the Christ Child.

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Keywords: Magi, Altar of the Kings, Armenian, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Hill Country of Judah, Central, Israel, ICHJBT42