Sacred Heart Chapel, Haifa

The Sacred Heart Chapel[1][2] (Arabic: مؤسسة قلب يسوع, Hebrew: מעון הלב הקדוש Latin: Capella Sacratissimi Cordis) is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, northern Israel.

Sacred Heart Chapel
מעון הלב הקדוש
مؤسسة قلب يسوع
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32°49′43″N 34°57′59″E / 32.8285°N 34.96646°E / 32.8285; 34.96646
LocationHaifa
Country Israel
DenominationRoman Catholic Church

Is notable for its unique design and started as a windmill with a privileged location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Haifa. The church has small white dome dating back to the nineteenth century. The temple is closed to visitors and is reserved exclusively for the Catholic inhabitants of the monastery, who use it for prayer and contemplation.

See also

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The Chapel and Haifa Bay

References

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  1. ^ Jacobs, Daniel; Eber, Shirley; Silvani, Francesca (1998-01-01). Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781858282480.
  2. ^ "Elijah Prophet Cave on Mount Carmel".