BASILICA OF OUR LADY

HAIFA

HOLY LAND

Prophet Elijah and Virgin Mary, two key patrons of the Carmelite order, meet in the symbolic moment when after slaying Baal's prophets, Elijah kneels on Mt Carmel and a cloud comes out of the sea that brings justice and rain. First carmelite monks started settling down in this place in the early 17th century.

"Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel!”

1 Kings 18, 36

With an affinity towards Carmelites, I was looking forward to this visit and I was not disappointed. Haifa is a huge city but the rock overlooking the sea still gives a little bit of the impression of the early monastic period. 

LINKS

Website (English): https://www.carmelholylanddco.org/

Wikipedia (English): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Maris_Monastery

VISITS

May 2, 2017