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Monastery of Onuphrius the Great is a Greek convent built in the southern part of East Jerusalem. Almost all buildings date from the second half of the 19th century. However, in its territory are two ancient caves, one of which hid the apostles during the execution of Christ, and the other - lived and prayed in the 4th century, the early Christian Saint Onuphrius the Great. The monastery's temple was erected on the site of the Hebrew burial cave carved into the rock.

Monastery of Onuphrius the Great, Jerusalem, Israel Monastery of Onuphrius the Great in Jerusalem
Monastery of Onuphrius the Great
Main entrance to Onuphrius the Great Monastery, Jerusalem, Israel Monastery of Onuphrius the Great in Jerusalem
The main entrance to the monastery
The terrace at the entrance to Onufriya the Great Monastery, Jerusalem, Israel Monastery of Onuphrius the Great in Jerusalem
Terrace at the entrance
According to one of the legends, Onuphrius the Great was the son of a Persian king. The king gave his son to the monastery, because an angel appeared to him. Thus, since the birth, the fate of the saint was predetermined.

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