Domus Galilaeae

Domus Galilaeae
Domus Galilaeae

Domus Galilaeae exterior
Basic information
Location Israel Mount of Beatitudes, Israel
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Leadership Neocatechumenal Way
Architectural description
Architectural style Modern
Completed 2000
Jesus and the 12 apostles in Domus Galileae

Domus Galilaeae or House of Galilee (Hebrew: בית הגליל‎), located on the peak of Mount of Beatitudes, above and north of Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee, is a modern Christian meeting place, primarily used for Christian seminars and conventions.

Run by the Catholic organisation Neocatechumenal Way, Domus Galilaeae employs about 150 persons full time, including laborers, technicians, and volunteers. There are 37 Arab Christian workers, 32 Arab Muslims, 20 Druzes, 10 Maronites, and 21 Hebrew technicians. [1]

It has a number of meeting rooms, prayer halls, gardens and a library. Its architectural design, its arts, and the spirit of the place makes it a unique site and a recommended stop for travelers in the area.

Contents

History

The building was constructed in a short period of time with the first stone being laid in January 1999 and the opening of the site taking place in 2000. It was inaugurated by the Pope John Paul II in his Millennium visit to the Holy Land. The library was constructed in 2005.

Inter-faith significance

The center is said to be a place where Christians will be able to have a direct contact with the living tradition of Israel, following the footsteps of early christian saints "who returned to their Hebrew roots to understand the meaning of prayer, of feasts, and Hebrew liturgies". John Paul II, who exemplified a new era of affinity between Catholics and Jews, emphasized the need to appreciate Jewish roots in order to live-out authentic Christianity; he explicitly endorsed the continuing life and vitality of the Jewish faith and prayed for Jewish continuance. [2]

Gallery

  • The Ten Commandments written in latin

  • Domus Galilaeae congregation room window

  • Congregation room window

  • Congregation room window

  • Congregation room window

  • The Burning bush

  • Meeting room with view of Sea of Galilee

References

  1. ^ www.domusgalilaeae.org
  2. ^ O'Brien, Darcy. The Hidden Pope - The Untold Story of a Lifelong Friendship That Is Challenging the relationship between catholics and Jews. The Personal Journey of John Paul II and Jerzy Kluger, Daybreak Books, New York, 1998. [ISBN 0-87596-478-8] (page 378)

Coordinates: 32°54′7.79″N 35°33′6.4″E / 32.9021639°N 35.551778°E / 32.9021639; 35.551778


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Domus Galilea — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda El Centro Internacional Domus Galilalae es un centro de formación y retiro. Ubicacion «Domus Galilaelae» está situada más arriba del actual Santuario de las Bienaventuranzas, hacia la cima de la montaña llamada de… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Neocatechumenal Way — Icon of the Virgin Mary by Kiko Argüello, the Spanish painter who initiated the Neocatechumenal Way. The Neocatechumenal Way, also known as the Neocatechumenate, NC Way or, colloquially, The Way or The Neocats is an organization within the… …   Wikipedia

  • Kiko Argüello — Francisco (Kiko) José Eduardo Argüello (born January 9 1939) is, together with Carmen Hernandez and Fr Mario Pezzi, one of the initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way. The Neocatechumenal Way is a ministry born as one of the fruits of the Second… …   Wikipedia

  • Camino Neocatecumenal — Virgen del Camino Icono de Francisco Argüello. El Camino Neocatecumenal es una institución católica que, según sus estatutos[1] aprobados por la Santa Sede, es autodenominada como itinerario de formac …   Wikipedia Español

  • Неокатехуменат — Икона девы Марии «Virgen del Camino» авторства Кико Аргуэльо Неокатехуменат, Неокатехуменальный Путь  движение в Римско католической церкви или Греко католическ …   Википедия

  • Kiko Argüello — Francisco José Gómez Argüello Wirtz[1] plus connu sous le nom de Kiko est un peintre espagnol né le 9 janvier 1939 à León …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Neokatechumenaler Weg — Der Neokatechumenale Weg, auch der Neokatechumenat, ist ein Itinerarium, also ein Bildungsweg zur Glaubensunterweisung. Er ist ein Instrument der Römisch katholischen Kirche zur Einführung von Erwachsenen in den christlichen Glauben[1]. Im… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Neokatechumenat — Der Neokatechumenale Weg, auch der Neokatechumenat, ist ein Itinerarium, also ein Bildungsweg zur Glaubensunterweisung. Er ist ein Instrument der Römisch katholischen Kirche zur Einführung von Erwachsenen in den christlichen Glauben[1]. Im… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Neukatechumenaler Weg — Der Neokatechumenale Weg, auch der Neokatechumenat, ist ein Itinerarium, also ein Bildungsweg zur Glaubensunterweisung. Er ist ein Instrument der Römisch katholischen Kirche zur Einführung von Erwachsenen in den christlichen Glauben[1]. Im… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Neukatechumenat — Der Neokatechumenale Weg, auch der Neokatechumenat, ist ein Itinerarium, also ein Bildungsweg zur Glaubensunterweisung. Er ist ein Instrument der Römisch katholischen Kirche zur Einführung von Erwachsenen in den christlichen Glauben[1]. Im… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”