Almost all Catholic pilgrimages stop in Nazareth, widely considered the village where Jesus was raised during his childhood years. Most itineraries include stops at Mary's Well, the Church of the Annunciation, Joseph's House, etc and elaborate on Jesus's upbringing and childhood years.
Nazareth Village (www.nazarethvillage.com), situated outside the historical old city of Nazareth, is a relatively recent development, though constructed on the site where archaeological excavations revealed evidence of a first century farm and quarry. Based on New Testament writings, the site is a combination of archaeological, biblical and historical life of 2,000 years ago and provides visitors with a personal up close account of what Galilean life was like. Various outdoor displays showcase 1st century life while indoor displays highlight archaeological evidence gathered at the site.
We happened to be visiting Nazareth Village on the same day that the University of the Holyland was celebrating its 2008 graduation. Numerous invited family members, guests, faculty members and other onlookers like ourselves participated in the tour of the site and watched the graduation festivities which were complete in costumes worn by the University's founders, Dr. Steven Pfann and his wife Claire, an ordained pastor.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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