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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.

Luke 7:11–17

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