East of Bethlehem one of the most sacred places to Christians; the Shepherds' Field Church is known as the place where the Angel of the Lord visited the shepherds and informed them of Jesus' birth. "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And the Angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people" (Luke 2:8-10). This site is designed to resemble the shepherds' tent as well as a church built over a cave.
We celebrated mass in the lower cave area.
We celebrated mass in the lower cave area.