Information and Review of the Mar Elias (“St. Elijah”) Monastery

The sixth-century Mar Elias (St. Elijah) Monastery, on the road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, marks the traditional site where Elijah rested on his flight from the vengeance of Jezebel (1 kings 19). From the monastery is a beautiful view of Bethlehem, the Judean Desert, Herodium, and sometimes the Dead Sea and the Mountains of Moab.

FAQ for Mar Elias (“St. Elijah”) Monastery (Holy Places in Jerusalem):

Wheelchair accessible? No,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Holy Places, Region: Jerusalem Area, Address: Hebron Rd, Jerusalem (Find more Holy Places in Israel: Jerusalem Area)

Mar Elias (“St. Elijah”) Monastery Opening hours:

By appointment

Features

• Accessibility: No
• Attraction type: Holy Places
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• Jerusalem Area

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