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Church of Heptapegon, The Seven Springs: 28-350 AD The Judeo-Christians of Capernaum venerated a large rock upon which Jesus is said to have laid the bread and the fish before he fed the five-thousand (Mk 6:30-44). 350 AD Used as an altar, the rock was the very center of the first church at this site, built by a Jewish nobleman from Tiberias. Oriental communities venerated him as Saint Josipos. The church was built in close alignment with the ancient Via Maris. 480 AD A Byzantine church with an unusual transept was erected. Its floor is of great artistic value. The building and its mosaics reveal Egyptian influence. The historic rock, reduced in size, was moved and placed beneath the altar. 614 AD During the Persian invasion the Heptapegon Church was destroyed and faded into oblivion. After the Muslim conquest (638 AD) Christian activity ceased around the lake for centuries. 1932 The ancient church ruins, hiddden for 1300 years, were excavated by Father Andreas Evarist Mader SDS and his team. The mosaics were found surprisingly, to be to a large extent intact. 1980/82 The ancient Byzantine basilica was reconstructed on its original foundations by the architects Anton Goergen and Fritz Baumann (Deutscher Verein vom Heiligen Lande, Cologne/Germany).
Raphael PelegRaphael Peleg
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The site's name is derived from the Greek name Heptapegon ("seven springs"). Its pronunciation gradually changed to "Tabego", and was eventually changed to "Tabgha" by the Arabic speakers. St. Jerome referred to Heptapegon as "the solitude" (eremos).[citation needed] In the Byzantine period, the water of the springs at Heptapegon was collected in three water towers (Birket Ali edh-Dhaher at Ein Nur Spring, Hammam Ayyub, and Tannur Ayub) and sent via an aqueduct to the Plain of Ginosar, where it was used for irrigation; the three towers seem to be recorded in the mosaic floor of the 5th-century Church of the Multiplication at Tabgha.[3][4] A map from Napoleon's invasion of 1799 by Pierre Jacotin showed Tabgha, marked by the word Moulin (mill in French).[5] The 4th-century tower-like octagonal reservoir at Ein Nur Spring and the aqueduct it connected to are traditionally attributed to Ali, a son of the 18th-century ruler Dhaher (or Zahir) al-Umar). The reservoir is locally known as Birket Ali edh-Dhaher, "Pool of Ali edh-Dhaher". The Palestine Exploration Fund's 1881 Survey of Western Palestine (SWP) stated that the masonry of the structures indicates an Arab origin, thus agreeing with this tradition.[6] Picture 1904
Louie FarhatLouie Farhat
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Biserica Sfantului Petru din Tabgha, cunoscuta sub denumirea de "Biserica Primatului Sfantului Petru", se afla la foarte mica distanta de Biserica Inmultirii Painilor si Pestilor din Tabgha, pe malul nord-vestic al Marii Galileea. Aceasta biserica, a Sfantului Petru, este zidita pe locul unde Mantuitorul s-a aratat ucenicilor, dupa Inviere, acolo unde Petru s-a aruncat in apa si a inotat pana la mal, nemaiavand rabdare sa ajunga odata cu barca. Potrivit traditiei, bisericuta isi inalta zidurile in jurul pietrei pe care Mantuitorul asezase jar aprins, deasupra avand peste. Actuala bisericuta se afla, de asemenea, pe locul unei mai vechi biserici bizantine. Tot aici exista, in vechime, si o cariera de piatra. "Dupa acestea, Iisus S-a aratat iarasi ucenicilor la Marea Tiberiadei, si S-a aratat asa: Erau impreuna Simon-Petru si Toma, cel numit Geamanul, si Natanael, cel din Cana Galileii, si fiii lui Zevedeu si alti doi din ucenicii Lui. Simon-Petru le-a zis: Ma duc sa pescuiesc. Si i-au zis ei: Mergem si noi cu tine. Si au iesit si s-au suit in corabie, si in noaptea aceea n-au prins nimic.Iar facandu-se dimineata, Iisus a stat la tarm; dar ucenicii n-au stiut ca este Iisus. Deci le-a zis Iisus: Fiilor, nu cumva aveti ceva de mancare? Ei I-au raspuns: Nu. Iar El le-a zis: Aruncati mreaja in partea dreapta a corabiei si veti afla. Deci au aruncat-o si nu mai puteau s-o traga de multimea pestilor. Si a zis lui Petru ucenicul acela pe care-l iubea Iisus: Domnul este! Deci Simon-Petru, auzind ca este Domnul, si-a incins haina, caci era dezbracat, si s-a aruncat in apa. Si ceilalti ucenici au venit cu corabia, caci nu erau departe de tarm, ci la doua sute de coti, tragand mreaja cu pesti. Deci, cand au iesit la tarm, au vazut jar pus jos si peste pus deasupra, si paine. Iisus le-a zis: Aduceti din pestele pe care l-ati prins acum. Simon-Petru s-a suit in corabie si a tras mreaja la tarm, plina de pesti mari: o suta cincizeci si trei, si, desi erau atatia, nu s-a rupt mreaja. Iisus le-a zis: Veniti de pranziti. Si nici unul din ucenici nu indraznea sa-L intrebe: Cine esti Tu?, stiind ca este Domnul. Deci a venit Iisus si a luat painea si le-a dat lor, si de asemenea si pestele. Aceasta este, acum, a treia oara cand Iisus S-a aratat ucenicilor, dupa ce S-a sculat din morti. Deci dupa ce au pranzit, a zis Iisus lui Simon-Petru: Simone, fiul lui Iona, Ma iubesti tu mai mult decat acestia? El I-a raspuns: Da, Doamne, Tu stii ca Te iubesc. Zis-a lui: Paste mieluseii Mei. Iisus i-a zis iarasi, a doua oara: Simone, fiul lui Iona, Ma iubesti? El I-a zis: Da, Doamne, Tu stii ca Te iubesc. Zis-a Iisus lui: Pastoreste oile Mele. Iisus i-a zis a treia oara: Simone, fiul lui Iona, Ma iubesti? Petru s-a intristat, ca i-a zis a treia oara: Ma iubesti? si I-a zis: Doamne, Tu stii toate. Tu stii ca Te iubesc. Iisus i-a zis: Paste oile Mele. Adevarat, adevarat zic tie: Daca erai mai tanar, te incingeai singur si umblai unde voiai; dar cand vei imbatrani, vei intinde mainile tale si altul te va incinge si te va duce unde nu voiesti. Iar aceasta a zis-o, insemnand cu ce fel de moarte va preaslavi pe Dumnezeu. Si spunand aceasta, i-a zis: Urmeaza Mie." (Ioan 21, 1-19)
Georgiana MartuneacGeorgiana Martuneac
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I recently visited Taghba, the church of multiplication, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. I really enjoyed the mosaic floor - it's ancient and intricate. And then there's the rock where (supposedly) the miracle occurred - that's just mind-blowing even though its just speculation! The good vibes of the place just added to the overall experience. One thing I really appreciated about Taghba is that it's still not very commercial. You know how you feel that all the religion sites in Israel are packed with gift shops? Well, that's not the case here. It's just a simple, beautiful place where you can connect with your spirituality. Overall, I had a great time at Taghba and I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a spiritual experience in a beautiful location. So if you're in the area, make sure to stop by and check it out!
Samuel LeçaSamuel Leça
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To feed the crowd of five thousand people Jesus performed a miracle sharing the meager two fish and five loaves between all the people. The Biblical reference does not mention Tabgha by name but calls it a remote place on the shores of Galilee. The Church of the Multiplication is a modern structure built on the remains of the 4th-century church. The highlight of the church is the Byzantine floor mosaic which survived after the original church’s destruction in 685. Beneath the altar of the Church of the Multiplication is a large rock where it is thought that Jesus placed the fish and loaves as he blessed them. There is a glass panel in the floor through which you can see the foundations of the original church.
Albert JebanesanAlbert Jebanesan
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I recently visited The Church of the Multiplication and was blown away by the beauty and serenity of the place. The church is located in a stunning setting on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and the architecture is simply breathtaking. As soon as I stepped inside, I was struck by the sense of peace and calm that permeated the space. The interior of the church is decorated with intricate mosaics and frescoes, and the atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Church of the Multiplication. It is a place of true beauty and spiritual depth, and I believe that anyone who visits will leave feeling uplifted and inspired.
Alina GoldenbergAlina Goldenberg
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The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish, shortened to the Church of the Multiplication, is a Roman Catholic church located at Tabgha, on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The modern church rests on the site of two earlier churches.
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