Monastery of the Twelve Apostles in Capernaum

The monastery of the Holy Apostles stands on the shore of Lake Galilee. From the monastery leads down to the water. The shrine dates from the beginning of the twentieth century. The land for its construction was acquired by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. This place was not chosen by chance. According to legend, here Jesus healed a paralyzed man. The architectural style corresponds to the traditional Greek, which was characteristic of the island part of Greece. Three main domes and six domes at the corners of the temple. They have a bright red color, so the monastery is visible from afar. Inside the painting by Konstantin Dzumakis. His brushes belong to stories from the Gospel. The central place is occupied by the Passion Icon of the Mother of God. He manages the farm and looks after the park one person - monk Irinarch. On Saturdays, Priest Nicholas celebrates the Liturgy here. The territory of the monastery is very beautiful - many flowers, fruit and deciduous trees. Peacocks walk through the park. A great place for solitude and prayer, harmony and silence reign here. The gates of the monastery are always open to visitors.

You can get there with a pilgrimage tour, excursion transfer, car on the road 87.