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Discovery of Ancient Church Highlights Lure of Christian Tourism
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Leonard
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The only problem is that in order to view it you either have to commit a serious crime to qualify for a place at the maximum security prison or apply for a job as a prison guard. At least any inmates of the Christian faith now have the choice of worshipping at the site of one of the oldest churches on record rather than the prison chapel.
Posted by: Leonard on November 28, 2005 11:50 AM
Discovery of Ancient Church Highlights Lure of Christian Tourism
Jewish Exponent
[...]The archaeological find was impressive: Inmates at the prison uncovered the remains of a 1,700-year-old church during an excavation designed to clear the way for a new prison wing.
The mosaic floor decorated with Greek inscriptions, as well as remnants of an altar decorated with fish - a Christian emblem that preceded the crucifix - raises hopes that these are remains of "the oldest church in the world," said Hirschson. [...]
Posted by Ted Belman at November 28, 2005 10:18 AM