The Basilica of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of St Gabriel

Mary’s Well

October 22nd, 2006

The thing about religion is that everyone has a different version. Some people believe that the Annunciation actually took place here, about 5 minutes walk from the Basilica site, at “Mary’s Well”. The spring under the well has served Nazareth for over 2000 years and the story goes that Mary was collecting water when she was visited by the Angel Gabriel. The spring is actually underneath the nearby Greek Orthodox Church of St Gabriel.

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