The Greek Orthodox Church of Santa Barbara is/was one of these churches. Built in the Fourth Century, it has served as a place of worship throughout the Roman, Arab, Turkish and British Empires.
Much of the original structure had previously been destroyed and these ruins contributed to the church’s atmosphere.
Father Labib Kobti, a Roman Catholic priest from Aboud, but now working among Arab and other Palestinian refugees in the United States, describes the church.
“This church is in the West of Aboud on the top of a small hill.
Much of the original structure had previously been destroyed and these ruins contributed to the church’s atmosphere.
Father Labib Kobti, a Roman Catholic priest from Aboud, but now working among Arab and other Palestinian refugees in the United States, describes the church.
“This church is in the West of Aboud on the top of a small hill.
"The ruins of this church are very apparent with its parts like pools, graves, wells, and small gates. Part of the place was rebuilt and is being visited by some Christian believers continuously.
"A memorial date has been set on 17th of December each year. In this day, the church is visited and a kind of sweet is made called ‘Burbara’. ‘Burbara’ is made basically from wheat, sugar, and some spices.”
The church is also visited by some Muslims, Jews and others who regard Saint Barbara as an excellent example of an intelligent, committed, independent and inspired woman.
"A memorial date has been set on 17th of December each year. In this day, the church is visited and a kind of sweet is made called ‘Burbara’. ‘Burbara’ is made basically from wheat, sugar, and some spices.”
The church is also visited by some Muslims, Jews and others who regard Saint Barbara as an excellent example of an intelligent, committed, independent and inspired woman.