CHURCH BUILDING
Saint John the Apostle Church, Yafa of Nazareth
Yafa of Nazareth · Roman Catholic · Latin Patriarchate
- Locality
- Yafa of Nazareth
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic · Latin Patriarchate
- Type of place
- CHURCH BUILDING
- Coordinates
- 32.68908° N, 35.27683° E
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History: Saint John the Apostle Church, Yafa of Nazareth
The Latin mission at Yafa of Nazareth began in 1869 with Father Luigi Fattori. A small church and convent were built in 1872, followed by another church in 1888. The parish church is dedicated to Saint John the Apostle, also called John the Beloved.
An interesting detail
The Rosary Sisters joined the parish in 1885; their foundress, Saint Marie-Alphonsine Ghattas, also served in Yafa of Nazareth.