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Our Lady of the Mountain, Anjara
كنيسة سيدة الجبل، عنجرة
A hillside shrine on the pilgrim road
In the town of Anjara, just south of Ajloun, a rebuilt cave shrine recalls the tradition that Jesus and Mary rested here on their journeys. The Vatican named it a pilgrimage site for the Jubilee year 2000.
Practical information
- Opening hours
Not published. It is an active parish, so call before you go.
Not verified- Visiting
Dress modestly and keep your voice low during services.
Our estimate- Time needed
About 30 minutes.
Our estimate
Sources and verification
Last verified:
- Ajloun, where to go · Jordan Tourism Board (visitjordan.com) · Official
- Google Maps place listings · Google Maps · Map
Nearby and related
History & archaeology
Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid fortress on the highest hill in town
Details
Itineraries that include this place
A full day · 5 stops
Faith and history
A mosque, a castle, a hill of mosaics and a pilgrim shrine: many centuries of belief in one gentle day.
Great Ajloun Mosque → Ajloun Castle → Jar Al Jabal → Tell Mar Elias → Our Lady of the Mountain, Anjara
See the itinerary