So sad to see Jesus' birthplace so empty. Merry Christmas from the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

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  • Information about the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem itself will be provided after this announcement (Betty, E.J, and James Anthony Arendt). Unfortunately, I have not been able to work as a tour guide because of the war.
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    The Church of the Nativity is the most important landmark in Bethlehem and marks the site where the Nativity took place. It was in Bethlehem just over 2,000 years ago that Mary gave birth to baby Jesus. Today Bethlehem is a thriving city in the Palestinian Authority West Bank approximately 10 km south of Jerusalem and the Nativity Church is the city’s top attraction. In 2012 the Bethlehem Church of the Nativity was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
    History of the Church of the Nativity
    The Bible tells us that Mary and Joseph left their home in Nazareth and traveled to Bethlehem. The Romans had decided to carry out a census and people were required to travel to their ancestral family home to register. As Joseph was from the House of David and Bethlehem was David’s city the couple had no choice but to make the long journey despite Mary being pregnant.
    During Jesus’ lifetime, it was common for homes to be built close to a cave they could use to house their animals. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem and found no room available in the inn they were offered to spend the night in the adjacent cave with the animals. With no other options, and Mary about to give birth, they settled down in the manger. Less than a century after Jesus’ death Christians had identified the site of his birth as a cave in Bethlehem.
    In the 4th century, the first Christian Roman Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena commissioned the construction of a church to be built around the sacred cave of the nativity. The church was dedicated in 339 AD. In the 6th century, the church suffered fire damage and Emperor Justinian replaced the church with a larger, more ornate one. In 614 the Persians invaded the Holy Land and destroyed most of the churches. Luckily the Nativity Church was spared thanks to a mural in the church depicting the Three Wise Men (Three Magi) who were dressed in Persian apparel of Zoroastrian priests.
    As you approach the church entrance you will pass by Manger Square and enter through the Door of Humility. This small and low doorway was designed so that looters could not get their carts into the church. It also means that all those that enter need to bow down as they cross the threshold. The stunning interior has walls covered in gold-hued mosaic. Space is divided into five aisles by 44 painted columns.
    A section of the mosaic floor from the original 4th-century church can still be seen through an opening in the flagstones. Sanctuary lamps add a wonderful atmosphere to the church and an open ceiling shows the exposed wooden rafters. In the south aisle stands an octagonal baptismal font from the Justinian 6th-century church. The font would have once stood near the high altar.
    The Roman Catholic Chapel of the Manger has retained parts of the 12th-century capitals and mosaics. The main point of interest within the church is the Grotto of the Nativity. The cave is reached by descending a small flight of steps where the site of Jesus' birth is enshrined. The exact point where he was born is marked by a beautiful silver star on the marble floor. Hanging above this holy site are 15 sanctuary lamps.
    Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahishaked@gmail.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
    My name is Zahi Shaked
    In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.
    My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

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  • @tjsxav
    @tjsxav 5 місяців тому +12

    It doesn't mean that Christian faith has finally stopped, but faith is gaining popularity than ever before else where in the world, but we are just unable to afford to travel to those holy places. Our faith is in our hearts always.🙏🏻

    • @MossEYE-
      @MossEYE- 4 місяці тому

      I don’t know about that. This new generation that is growing up are the most unbelieving yet

  • @gracafaria1861
    @gracafaria1861 5 місяців тому +61

    Our savior was born here...i love this beautiful place! ⭐🌟🌠🛐✝🕯

    • @supercamiful
      @supercamiful 5 місяців тому +2

      Free Palestine 🇵🇸

    • @geesoutlaw7314
      @geesoutlaw7314 5 місяців тому +1

      The savior preached peace but they Crucified Him again !! No Bethlehem No Christmas!! Wake up people How can you celebrate?? Really??

    • @KulangotKaKase
      @KulangotKaKase 5 місяців тому

      @@supercamiful Please show some respect. This content is not war related.

    • @Iamthewarner557
      @Iamthewarner557 2 місяці тому

      Jesus Christ was only a Messanger of God. He instructed to worship only Allah

  • @AnneTaylor-kk8ze
    @AnneTaylor-kk8ze 5 місяців тому +69

    Prayers to God for Israel,for peace in the Holy Land such a sad time. SHALOM SHABBAT ZAHI from England

    • @geesoutlaw7314
      @geesoutlaw7314 5 місяців тому +3

      Christmas is cancelled His birth place is no celebration- Wake up world your feast is NO FEAST, learn his teaching that you follow !!

    • @AnneTaylor-kk8ze
      @AnneTaylor-kk8ze 5 місяців тому +2

      @@geesoutlaw7314 congratulations you hit the nail on the head

    • @desertsunset8025
      @desertsunset8025 5 місяців тому +1

      Merry Christmas and long live Isreal ❤️ 💕

    • @void9837
      @void9837 5 місяців тому +1

      God made provisions for a new covenant promise land. Jeremiah 31:36 and Matthew 21:43-44

    • @RunninUpThatHillh
      @RunninUpThatHillh 5 місяців тому

      @@desertsunset8025 Israel is the fucking problem. The tomb is EMPTY. Jesus said to put people over THINGS. The opposite of what Israel is doing or ever does...but then again they are not the followers of Christ.

  • @titob.yotokojr.9337
    @titob.yotokojr.9337 5 місяців тому +10

    They cannot take Christmas away from us because Christmas is in the heart of every Christian of good will.
    Merry Christmas!

  • @Boyridge
    @Boyridge 5 місяців тому +27

    Prayers for Israel and Palestine in Jesus name from Los Angeles, CA. ““Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” Revelation 22:12

  • @erickithuka6997
    @erickithuka6997 4 місяці тому +2

    Can't explain sad where Jesus Christ was born empty love from africa❤

  • @LORD-IS-MY-SHEPHERD3161
    @LORD-IS-MY-SHEPHERD3161 5 місяців тому +18

    Our prayers for all the people of Israel and join hands with you on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ praying for peace in Israel and Palestine 🙏✌️🇮🇳🇮🇱❤

  • @juniperjennifer
    @juniperjennifer 5 місяців тому +2

    One day we all will be in this very place✨Yeshua will establish His Kingdom here and God will renew the earth and we will live here for a thousand years.
    “His Kingdom come, thou will be done.”

  • @lorettakristina6960
    @lorettakristina6960 5 місяців тому +3

    How beautiful to see this place without the crowds.
    Thankyou for your tour.

    • @Iamthewarner557
      @Iamthewarner557 5 місяців тому

      *"MESSAGE OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIANS:"*
      (And when Jesus came as a Messenger to the children of Israel, he said,)
      *"I have come to you with a clear Sign from your Lord: in your very presence, I make the likeness of a bird out of clay and breathe into it and it becomes, by Allah's Command, a bird.*
      *I heal those born blind and the lepers and I bring to life the dead by Allah's Command: I inform you of what you eat and what you store up in your houses.*
      *Surely there is a great Sign for you in all this, if you have a mind to believe. And I have come to confirm those teachings of the Guidance of the Torah which are intact in my time.*
      *Lo! I have come with a clear Sign from your Lord; so fear Allah and obey me.*
      *Indeed Allah is my Lord, and also your Lord; therefore worship Him alone: that is the straight way."*
      Quran 3[50-51]

  • @elenatramsti5176
    @elenatramsti5176 5 місяців тому +14

    Merry Christmas to all Christians!

  • @MossEYE-
    @MossEYE- 4 місяці тому +1

    Peace to the land of our merciful God. Thank you for giving us undeserving sinners freedom through your son Jesus Christ

  • @MrCEPPaulT
    @MrCEPPaulT 5 місяців тому +31

    As I’ve mentioned, I would visit Israel even today. Still far safer than some places in the US.

    • @MossEYE-
      @MossEYE- 4 місяці тому

      Don’t kid yourself.

  • @lisamarie2784
    @lisamarie2784 5 місяців тому +4

    Praised be Jesus Christ & The Blessed Virgin Mary His Mother that these places are still there. Merry & blessed 2nd day of Christmas and the feast of St. Stephen to the young man filming and all who watch this.

    • @Iamthewarner557
      @Iamthewarner557 5 місяців тому

      *"MESSAGE OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIANS:"*
      (And when Jesus came as a Messenger to the children of Israel, he said,)
      *"I have come to you with a clear Sign from your Lord: in your very presence, I make the likeness of a bird out of clay and breathe into it and it becomes, by Allah's Command, a bird.*
      *I heal those born blind and the lepers and I bring to life the dead by Allah's Command: I inform you of what you eat and what you store up in your houses.*
      *Surely there is a great Sign for you in all this, if you have a mind to believe. And I have come to confirm those teachings of the Guidance of the Torah which are intact in my time.*
      *Lo! I have come with a clear Sign from your Lord; so fear Allah and obey me.*
      *Indeed Allah is my Lord, and also your Lord; therefore worship Him alone: that is the straight way."*
      Quran 3[50-51]

  • @margarettrout8896
    @margarettrout8896 5 місяців тому +34

    Dearest Zahi, thank you for such a lovely tour. My family and many Christian friends here in Texas USA, supports and loves
    🇮🇱ISRAEL and God’s chosen people. We keep you in much sincere and heart felt prayers. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, will keep all of His promises concerning you. ❤❤❤

    • @ginajackson8482
      @ginajackson8482 5 місяців тому +1

      Amen. Beautifully said. We too are in Texas and praying daily for Israel. Zahi, thank you for your heart felt words and recognition for St. Joseph.
      God Bless.

    • @sameers4312
      @sameers4312 5 місяців тому +2

      You’re a Christian, you should be supporting Palestinian Christians. These are their holy sites. There is no Christmas for them this year because of the war. It is astounding to me that American Christians ignore their Christian brethren in Palestine while resolutely supporting “Israel and God’s chosen people”!

    • @joni3503
      @joni3503 5 місяців тому

      @@sameers4312 yes, but we do. We don't ignore Christian brethren. It's just support for operation against terrorism, so people will be safe, much like police action.
      Jesus Christ has never supported armed terrorism. Barabbas was a murderer and armed terrorist, and he was released by the Roman Governor on Easter, the same day that Jesus was condemned, and Jesus even while He was innocent, was crucified.

    • @ronnawoodhouse2212
      @ronnawoodhouse2212 5 місяців тому

      We are the Hopi. Stop Loving Us Texas.! I It Hurts Us!! We Did Not Cross Your Border It Crossed Us! You Put Us In A Concentration Camp! We are Mexican South Arabicans and We are Flooding Your Border Headed to Our Sovereign Nations Where We Made The Reservations A Head of Father Time Benjamin Franklin Under The Nose of The Image of The Beast That They Will Worship George Washington!! We are Voting Citizens of The North Arabican Elections To Humpty Dumty Trumpty. Viva Vivek! Viva Vivek! Viva Vivek!!! Spinning Wheels Drawn By Painted Ponies

    • @westaussie965
      @westaussie965 5 місяців тому +1

      what 'promises?' all promises for Israel went when they crucified Gods Son. They WERE Gods chosen people. All over and done with thousands of years ago. They repeatedly disobeyed God. Any 'chosen' now are Commandment keeping Christians.

  • @karnan31656
    @karnan31656 5 місяців тому +4

    It's beautiful to see these places to walk the land where my savior walked. But may I remind you all that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit. I wanna go to Israel after this is over if GOD permits me.

  • @sandramaytejerero8978
    @sandramaytejerero8978 5 місяців тому +8

    In times of troubles and hardships, may your heart be filled with love and joy in this season of advent. I wish you and your family a Peaceful and Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
    Greetings from the Philippines.🇵🇭

  • @SecretsOfScripture
    @SecretsOfScripture 4 місяці тому +1

    As we step into the new year, my prayer is for sound health and financial prosperity. Let's trust in God's plan and work hard to make 2024 a year of blessings and achievements. 🌟💪🙏

  • @theworldisavampire3346
    @theworldisavampire3346 5 місяців тому +10

    Please stay safe dear man. I fear daily that something will happen in Jerusalem. MY PROMISE: As soon as Israel is safe to visit, I am coming for the first time with my daughter to see the magic of Jersulam. I VOW to hire you. You have such a beautiful peacefulness about you. I am longing to see the excavations at the Pool of Siloam. The pilgims walk. The church of the Sepulcher, and so much more. Peace be with you brother. Jesus walks besides you. God shields you. God bless.

  • @profnesamony
    @profnesamony 5 місяців тому +10

    Merry Christmas 🎉 God protect this holy place

    • @enough1494
      @enough1494 5 місяців тому

      He has not, won’t. Human male ego, greed and freewill in the way, ALWAYS!

  • @MaryKane-qv5vz
    @MaryKane-qv5vz 5 місяців тому +13

    May the Prince of Peace born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago grant peace and protection to His beloved Israel.

    • @TinaMarie94
      @TinaMarie94 5 місяців тому

    • @geesoutlaw7314
      @geesoutlaw7314 5 місяців тому

      Sick people speak lies # Christmas is cancelled this year # NO Christmas in Bethlehem!!

  • @christineblaszczyk1602
    @christineblaszczyk1602 5 місяців тому +6

    Praying for peace and the IDF. Merry Christmas to all.

  • @iLuvElvisNotPricilla
    @iLuvElvisNotPricilla 5 місяців тому +4

    A place so beautiful yet to be in such company of hatefulness makes me sad at this time in history

  • @PineNewYorkWorld2024
    @PineNewYorkWorld2024 5 місяців тому +21

    Thank you. I use your videos to help me understand the places I visited in June 2019. I joined a pilgrimage tour. When you’re in a group, with many other groups visiting at the same time, it was difficult to be in the moment when you feel being rushed. Thank you 🙏 Peace to the Holy Land❤Peace to Israel and the West Bank and to the Palestinians ❤ from Hartsdale, N.Y. I will come back with my brother as soon as we can 🌲🌹🎄🙏

  • @FrontGardeninNormandy
    @FrontGardeninNormandy 5 місяців тому +29

    Merry Christmas to you Zahi 🙏 Peace to the land of 🇮🇱

    • @supercamiful
      @supercamiful 5 місяців тому +2

      Palestinian land!!!

    • @geesoutlaw7314
      @geesoutlaw7314 5 місяців тому +1

      Sick people call them self followers of Christ yet they crucified Him again # Christmas is cancelled!! Wake up to his followers!!

    • @MossEYE-
      @MossEYE- 4 місяці тому

      Who and how is someone crucifying him again?

  • @anick6265
    @anick6265 5 місяців тому +6

    Thank you very much for you’re video, it means a lot a lot for me, I am a French catholic from Quebec, Canada. I know I will never have the chance to go and your video with all the details and explanations made me make a voyage with you. Thank you again and peace all over the world and may the war end very soon so people can go back to this sacred earth where Jesus was born. 💕🙏🙏

  • @emmasalva6311
    @emmasalva6311 5 місяців тому +3

    The Holy of the Holiest blessed be God forever, the church of nativity, Amen.

  • @donnastorey3830
    @donnastorey3830 5 місяців тому +8

    The church looks beautiful. It looks like they have done some work on it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @tasiaflynn3549
    @tasiaflynn3549 5 місяців тому +1

    John 1:16 Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another, * 17-18 No one has ever seen God. The only Son, who is the same as God and is at the Father's side, he has made him known. Mary Christmas Jesus is the tree of life Mary Mother of God pray for the peace of the world ✝️🌹✝️🌹✝️🌹

  • @frazer3191
    @frazer3191 5 місяців тому +5

    Amazing. It’s on my bucket list to visit before I die. I’m 37 and from the U.K. And to me personally, this is the most sacred place on our earth. To me, where Jesus entered the world, is more sacred a spot than where mankind murdered him.
    What a beautiful video. Thank you. Merry Christmas and prayers for peace and goodwill the world over I send to all.
    ❤️

  • @gp-gt4cv
    @gp-gt4cv 5 місяців тому +9

    Shalom Zahi. Thank you for your video. Is so nice to see the place where Jesus was born. God bless you and Israel. ❤❤❤

  • @WunderOps
    @WunderOps 5 місяців тому +6

    Thankyou for taking us here! I have never seen this church before. It is beautiful, and I pray that God will fill Israel and all the Holy Land with pilgrims from now on. In Jesus' name. Amen!

  • @Lmaya132
    @Lmaya132 5 місяців тому

    It is very sad to see the holy land empty. My heart goes out to innocent people who are suffering. If hamas can free the hostages. And then negotiate, war will be over. This war is not good for anyone. I pray to Jesus to end the war and bring peace in Israel and Palestine in the New Year. from Canada, I am Indian Christian.

  • @susanbriwn7702
    @susanbriwn7702 5 місяців тому +7

    Hope these beautiful places will be filled with joy soon😊

  • @skidoocarol1445
    @skidoocarol1445 5 місяців тому +8

    Bless you🙏🙏🙏

  • @stardel
    @stardel 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm from the Biblical tribe of Judah living in the Land of my captivity, America. I went to my ancestors Homeland, Israel in 2018. I visited my Savior ( from my same tribe) birth place in Bethlehem, although I've been to my Homeland many times 2018 was the biggest crowd with all nations from all over the world waiting over 4 hours in line to see the birth place of Christ.

  • @elizabethross6111
    @elizabethross6111 5 місяців тому +5

    I think a destination holiday with you would be a wonderfully educational experience. Praying for the peace of Israel.

  • @galbalut9901
    @galbalut9901 5 місяців тому +2

    Jesus is now in the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary and will soon complete his work of intercession for repentant people and completing the final judgment for each human being. Thank you for videos like this that commemorate his birth, life, death and resurrection. He is soon coming back to take his people home.

  • @CRYOTEK888
    @CRYOTEK888 5 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Zahi Shaked for showing us what's happening in Bethlehem. It's so sad that this place is empty and closed this Christmas holiday because of what's happening in the Middle East. I pray that I may someday make a pilgrimage to Bethlehem God-willing. Peace be with you brother Zahi and to your family. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. 🕊️🇮🇱🙏😌🌲

  • @techgirl1337
    @techgirl1337 5 місяців тому +6

    I have seen many videos of the Church of the Nativity, but never with anyone in it. I never thought I would get to see it in its entirety. Thank you so much Sir Zahi, this was a blessing. Merry Christmas and may God bless you.

  • @tomboyraider1015
    @tomboyraider1015 5 місяців тому +4

    Hi Zahi! Indeed it’s a bit sad to see this church empty and how they refuse to do any Christmas celebrations here. It’s crazy the excuses they give. It shouldn’t stop people from celebrating on the place where Christmas became a reality. But it’s nice to see a few people there. It was too crowded on the day so went. So it’s nice to see it on a quiet day without too many people. I really miss this place. It’s been a decade since I’ve been here. Hope to come again one day.

  • @janecornell4890
    @janecornell4890 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you! This is the only way I will see this beautiful piece. God bless and keep you. You bring people like me such joy.

  • @tesschavit3009
    @tesschavit3009 5 місяців тому +4

    My prayers that the war will end soon🙏🏻❤️

  • @Zara-fd2ec
    @Zara-fd2ec 5 місяців тому +2

    A very Beautiful Personal Tour💚of The Church of The Nativity✝️🌹💙✝️Saint Michael protect us all🙏Saint Joseph Watch over us as A Father🙏Thank You Zahi🥰Bless You💙💚💙💚💙💚

  • @samevans6521
    @samevans6521 5 місяців тому +2

    Nice to see you out again. I am so sorry about the Israeli war. So terrible, keep safe, I pray for Israel.
    Revin Evans
    Queensland Australia

  • @jamesfohare
    @jamesfohare 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the beautiful video it is the first I have seen the church of the Nativity in such a way and Bethlehem so empty. Shalom.

  • @motherpedar3592
    @motherpedar3592 5 місяців тому +2

    Jesus Christ is with children orphan and their mothers on HIS birthday in Gaza now.He celebrating his birthday with them. He born in poor place between innocent lamb 🐑❤.so that is HE ,no comparison with anyone.Most precious morning 🌅 Star of Bethlehem HE is❤

    • @zahishaked
      @zahishaked  5 місяців тому +1

      Stop that nonsense. Jesus was a Jew. If he would be in Gaza now they would kill him because of this. Merry Christmas from Israel

    • @motherpedar3592
      @motherpedar3592 5 місяців тому +1

      Jesus is belong to all people, he is the vien and we are the branches please read your Bible.from Los Angeles

  • @jennifer7648
    @jennifer7648 5 місяців тому +1

    The best part is, even if no one goes to visit the place of Christ's birth, Christmas still comes. We can still thank and celebrate Him no matter where we are.

    • @zahishaked
      @zahishaked  5 місяців тому

      And. Everyone can celebrate your birthday without being with you too, but it's better to do it together, don't you think so?

  • @CLH5370
    @CLH5370 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for your filming & commentary.

  • @charlab.7838
    @charlab.7838 5 місяців тому +1

    I was there last May with 206 Tours. We loved it and we pray every day for all of you and for peace!

  • @user-vp4dm7vf7n
    @user-vp4dm7vf7n 5 місяців тому

    The Lord knows what's in our heart and how we feel on Xmas day. God bless Israel

    • @Iamthewarner557
      @Iamthewarner557 5 місяців тому

      👉JESUS(Pbuh) MIRACULOUS BIRTH:
      *And remember when the angels said, "O Mary, Allah sends you the good news of a Command of His: his name shall be Messiah, Jesus son of Mary. He will be highly honoured in this world and in the Next World and he will be among those favoured by Allah. He will speak to the people alike when in the cradle and when grown up, and he will be among the righteous."*
      *Hearing this, Mary said, "How, O Lord, shall I have a son, when no man has ever touched me?" "Thus shall it be," was the answer. Allah creates whatever He wills. When He decrees a thing, He only says, "Be" and it is.*
      (Continuing their message, the angels added,)
      *"And Allah will teach him the Book and wisdom, and give him the knowledge of the Torah and the Gospel, and appoint him as His Messenger to the children of Israel."*
      Quran Chep 3 Verse (45-49)
      *"MESSAGE OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIANS:"*
      (And when Jesus came as a Messenger to the children of Israel, he said,)
      *"I have come to you with a clear Sign from your Lord: in your very presence, I make the likeness of a bird out of clay and breathe into it and it becomes, by Allah's Command, a bird.*
      *I heal those born blind and the lepers and I bring to life the dead by Allah's Command: I inform you of what you eat and what you store up in your houses.*
      *Surely there is a great Sign for you in all this, if you have a mind to believe. And I have come to confirm those teachings of the Guidance of the Torah which are intact in my time.*
      *Lo! I have come with a clear Sign from your Lord; so fear Allah and obey me.*
      *Indeed Allah is my Lord, and also your Lord; therefore worship Him alone: that is the straight way."*
      Quran 3[50-51]

  • @BettyE.J.
    @BettyE.J. 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Zahi for video of Beautiful The Church of The Nativity, Bethlehem 👶🛐🕯. Beautiful, incredible restoration of 4th Century floors mosaics. Immaculate ❤
    Thank you Zahi for really showing everything to us. Thank you for showing us Saint Catherine's Church. Everything, Saint Joseph Statue so Beautiful with Baby Jesus and Archangel Saint Michael statues are truly unbelievable.
    I cannot tell you how much we enjoy our Blessed Sacred Olivewood carved Holy Saints 🙏🏽💜🛐✝️☦️❄️❣️❄️ Thank you for finding these for our home & life
    🕯🕯🕯Happy Hannakah to you and yours Dear Zahi ❣️ Shalom Shabbat our dear brother Zahi. Thank you for lovely holy holy holy video ❤
    May God Continue to Bless you 🇮🇱 Always and Keep you all Safe and Sound❣️ 🙏🏽💜🛐💜🙏🏽❄️💚❄️💚❄️💚💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍♥️♥️♥️🎄 👶🍼👼

  • @GreenPhenomenaUK
    @GreenPhenomenaUK 5 місяців тому +3

    thankyou for this video. May there be peace for all in the holy land.

  • @trishalamb138
    @trishalamb138 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. I visited Bethlehem in 2019, and it was so beautiful. Watching this, I felt like I was there again, and got to see more than I ever imagined. You are a wonderful tour guide. Bless you, and I hope the situation there improves soon. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @eros-alatus
    @eros-alatus 5 місяців тому +1

    Peace and Joy to the world 🙏🌠👶🎄❤️

  • @jeannettelelko2210
    @jeannettelelko2210 5 місяців тому +1

    I love the holy city . Someday i will be there like heaven above.

  • @mertdamlarkaya4875
    @mertdamlarkaya4875 5 місяців тому +9

    The Church of the Nativity is very beautiful. Thank you Zahi for this amazing video. May God bless you and give you peace to you and Israel. Shalom to you Always.🙏🇮🇱❤️❤️.

    • @areebachewa8318
      @areebachewa8318 5 місяців тому

      Jews want to have peace with the Palestinians and they rejected it and they want to it all for themselves unfortunately....Only Israel can protect this ancient place just imagine is under the Islamic ruling this will be converted into Mosque as what they have done to Hagia Constantinople Church in Turkey

  • @sal8454
    @sal8454 5 місяців тому

    I hope we can all live together no matter what you believe in. We are all ONE

  • @jedsum
    @jedsum 5 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for your beautiful vlog Bro Zahi! May God bless you always! Shalom!

  • @sharonguerra2584
    @sharonguerra2584 5 місяців тому

    It’s good to see this beautiful place, when almost nobody here, unlike when we visited last September, very crowded,..

  • @lyndaandrian7204
    @lyndaandrian7204 5 місяців тому

    I was there in July 2023. So blessed to have been able to worship our Savior and Mary. ❤

  • @tbreg606
    @tbreg606 5 місяців тому +3

    Zahi. Thank you so much for this once again most beautiful video. Always praying for Israel.

  • @maryjo34779
    @maryjo34779 5 місяців тому +3

    Another wonderful and informative video. Thank you.

  • @gloriamarquez7999
    @gloriamarquez7999 5 місяців тому +1

    Ty Zahi...GOD Bless You Dear!!! 😊🙏📿🕊 St.Joseph & St.Michael, PRAY for us...Amen.

  • @joni3503
    @joni3503 5 місяців тому +3

    I loved it, thank you for showing us around. It's a beautiful place.

  • @inahmoo5105
    @inahmoo5105 5 місяців тому +2

    God bless all the Christians in Israel, Merry Christmas🎅🏻

  • @rosecabusas363
    @rosecabusas363 5 місяців тому +1

    Always praying for Israel, the people of God!

  • @DanielGarcia-st8kk
    @DanielGarcia-st8kk 5 місяців тому +1

    Where is te love on earth 🌎
    When te opposite is existing we know who rules this earth at this point in time...
    Heaven cries but soon there will be joy...
    Merry Christmas beloved people ❤

  • @MyDockie
    @MyDockie 5 місяців тому +1

    We are your tourist from here in Manila Philippines…lovely video of Christmas where Jesus was born with Mama Mary and St. Joseph. We pray so we can go around…while our grandchildren goes to the most beautiful Disney Christmas lights it’s a small world after all.

  • @MadonnaSantos-hw2hl
    @MadonnaSantos-hw2hl 5 місяців тому +2

    Looks so wonderful and holy, thank you for sharing this with us 🙏♥️

  • @user-id3fz5ue6f
    @user-id3fz5ue6f 5 місяців тому +2

    God bless you Zahi so wonderful place of Jesus birth place..❤️🙏❤️

  • @user-hd7iw5lx7e
    @user-hd7iw5lx7e 5 місяців тому +2

    Peace be on Israel.
    Let us all pray God s protection and guidance be on this holy land..
    Thank you Zahi for all your videos..
    My heart aches to see the emtyness of this holy place..
    God bless you Zahi and keep you safe under his mighty hands Amen..
    Maryam Gulista Begum from Fiji Islands...

  • @crystalbrewer7224
    @crystalbrewer7224 5 місяців тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing this! You are such a wonderful person!

  • @susanitaliano8785
    @susanitaliano8785 5 місяців тому +3

    Shalom Zahi thank you for this wonderful video

  • @user-lh6lq6eg1l
    @user-lh6lq6eg1l 5 місяців тому +1

    God Bless you Sahi

  • @danasandlin2435
    @danasandlin2435 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for taking us to this very important place...wish they would uncover the entire historic mozaic floor--very beautiful...dts/usa

  • @cheryllrebello4005
    @cheryllrebello4005 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the lovely video where we can enjoy seeing the church in detail as the place is empty. It use to be a place overpacked with tourist.
    Why are people complaining about no candles are lit and no Christmas Trees ? These same people attacked the Jewish community on one of the most Holiest Days in 'GOD'S CALENDAR' where they were raped murdered and taken hostage.
    This season should be a time for repentance for what was done to the Jewish people.

  • @Sequeira1989
    @Sequeira1989 5 місяців тому

    i had come to Israel in December 2019 as a tourist, I Pray peace happiness for people of Israel & Palestinians.

  • @23anyer
    @23anyer 5 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for your video, Zahi. Merry Christmas to you. It is a very sad situation, indeed. Prayers for Israel's protection and that Peace will soon be restored.

    • @desertsunset8025
      @desertsunset8025 5 місяців тому

      Amen 🙏

    • @void9837
      @void9837 5 місяців тому

      God made provisions for a new covenant promise land. Jeremiah 31:36 and Matthew 21:43-44 Amos 5:2

  • @diannemilne3922
    @diannemilne3922 5 місяців тому +2

    THANK YOU Zahi. So amazing SHALOM SHABBAT

  • @colinjohnstine9559
    @colinjohnstine9559 5 місяців тому +1

    Its all sad wished we all lived in peace but a mention from april my neace shes only 9 and loves jesus

  • @LeutherGreengager-ip1uw
    @LeutherGreengager-ip1uw 5 місяців тому +3

    We're not tourists Zahi; we're pilgrims.

  • @user-pn7ru6ek8r
    @user-pn7ru6ek8r 5 місяців тому +1

    Amen Veronica from poole Uk.😢❤

  • @beverleyhamilton7802
    @beverleyhamilton7802 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much from New Zealand. That was really beautiful, but so sad that there is not one there. Poor Jesus. May God bless you and your family this Christmas. I will pray for you at our Holy Midnight Mass.

  • @gerasimosioardanitis5494
    @gerasimosioardanitis5494 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you brother!

  • @user-ud3yv1hl7k
    @user-ud3yv1hl7k 5 місяців тому +72

    I'm a Christian Palestinian, the reason why you see the Holy Land so empty at the time of Christmas is because of the war that's happening across 70 km. We cannot fathom lighting candles and trees while our children in Gaza are being torn to pieces.

    • @zahishaked
      @zahishaked  5 місяців тому +29

      I'm a Palestinen Jew. Sadly the problem is in the hands of the Muslims. It's so sad that you can not celebrate Christmas. We had the same problem with Hanukkah. I hpoe that next year we will celebrate together

    • @user-ud3yv1hl7k
      @user-ud3yv1hl7k 5 місяців тому +1

      We can still celebrate Christmas brother there is no problem, there will be no festivities because we are in mourning. Pls come to Nativity Church 7th of Jan midnight for the beautiful Nativity prayers, we might see each other!@@zahishaked

    • @iLuvElvisNotPricilla
      @iLuvElvisNotPricilla 5 місяців тому +10

      Yeah the ppl should surrender and give bk the hostages the war would b over till they rmk again

    • @cynthiaking4437
      @cynthiaking4437 5 місяців тому +7

      I am a christen in the U.S. , and it’s painful for me as well. War in the Holy Land at Christmas is beyond tragic. May God’s Holy Angels keep you through this difficult time.

    • @ChristaMontague
      @ChristaMontague 5 місяців тому

      Can a Americans travel to Israel at this time… are these holy places open to see for Americans

  • @bequinhas2007
    @bequinhas2007 5 місяців тому +1

    HE is in our hearts 🙏

    • @void9837
      @void9837 5 місяців тому

      God made provisions for a new covenant promise land. Jeremiah 31:36 and Matthew 21:43-44

  • @elishofar1
    @elishofar1 5 місяців тому +1

    Great tour! Thank you.

  • @katrinaalipioalipio3527
    @katrinaalipioalipio3527 5 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas🙏♥️

  • @joannecuomo1312
    @joannecuomo1312 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much Zahid

  • @anonymous78546
    @anonymous78546 5 місяців тому +2

    Merry Christmas Zahi! Stay safe. ❤

  • @m.3329
    @m.3329 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you God bless you

  • @josephsellarslesacelier2742
    @josephsellarslesacelier2742 5 місяців тому +2

    thanks much frm cntrl halifax florida usa

  • @iamearthbornami
    @iamearthbornami 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @brettreynolds6652
    @brettreynolds6652 5 місяців тому

    I hope to visit with you in 2024. Gold Bless all the people of Palestine. :-) UK.

  • @shafur3
    @shafur3 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🌹📿

  • @fload46d
    @fload46d 5 місяців тому

    So nice and thank you. I was there in Feb 2018. Hope soon peace comes to that place. But Our Lord Jesus didn't promise peace except on a personal spiritual level. Tremendous carvings. I bought a small carving of the Holy Family in olive wood at the Notre Dame hotel. Didn't say there is a statue of St. Jerome in that cloister. That's where he lived in those caves while he worked on Scripture.

  • @SheebaMathew-qg7ch
    @SheebaMathew-qg7ch 5 місяців тому +1

    God bless!

  • @hundetafa4450
    @hundetafa4450 5 місяців тому +2

    Merry X mass Zahi !!!

  • @user-kc7je5lx1g
    @user-kc7je5lx1g 5 місяців тому

    Τhanks to Αγία Ελένη we have all thise treasures . Δόξα τω Peace please

  • @barbaraglover4451
    @barbaraglover4451 5 місяців тому +1

    Shalom my bro Zahi