Mar Elias Monastery

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Mar Elias Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in Jerusalem, Israel. It is situated on a hill along the Hebron Road, between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The monastery is named after the prophet Elijah, who, according to tradition, rested at this site while fleeing from the wrath of Queen Jezebel. The current structure was built in the mid-19th century and serves as a place of worship and pilgrimage.

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