CHURCH BUILDING
Church of the Resurrection of the Widow’s Son
Nain (Nein) · Catholic
A brief history
The present Franciscan church was built in 1881 over earlier ruins. Restoration renewed worship here in 2013.
An interesting detail
Local Muslim representatives also attended the church’s reopening celebration in 2013.
Bible connections
Luke tells of Jesus restoring a widow’s son to life at Nain. The church commemorates that account.