Jesus’ Actual Birthplace

In the spirit of the Christmas season, I would like to share some nativity photos taken on my recent trip to the Holyland. Located inside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is the Grotto of the Nativity, the traditional site of Jesus’ birth. This fourteen-pointed silver star embedded in white marble marks His birthplace.

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Jesus Actual Birthplace – Bethlehem

Located inside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is the Grotto of the Nativity, the traditional site of Jesus’ birth. This fourteen-pointed silver star embedded in white marble marks His birthplace.

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Altar of the Manger – Bethlehem

Opposite the altar of the Nativity where the star is located, a visitor need only take three steps to see the Altar of the Manger, the place where Baby Jesus was laid after He was born.