Mar Elias Monastery

Nice, Old Stone Interior

My 86-year-old mother and I were brought here in Elias Restaurant in the Mar Elias Monastery compound for lunch by our tour guide after our visit in Bethlehem. The restaurant’s stone interior was char...

Elias Restaurant

Our tour group stopped for lunch at the Elias Restaurant adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Monastery. The interior was charming with stoned arches and colorful paintings. Cafeteria-style food p...

Pilgrimage lunch

The cafeteria was very cold. There was a heater in the room, the type used in outdoor covered seating areas, but it was not turned on. We needed to leave our coats and hats on to stay somewhat warm. ...

Surprise

Mar Elias is a Greek-Orthodox monastery which lies on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It was probably built in the sixth century and honours two men called Elias of Jerusalem from different ...

SOUTH OF JERUSALEM,NORTH OF BETH LEHEM

On the way between Jerusalem and Bethlehem,,built like a fortress with nice views of both sides. Originaly founded in the sixth century,Rebuilt few times Bears the title of the prophet Elias In front ...