Bethesda & St. Ann's Crusader Church

In John 5 Jesus is reported to have healed a man at this pool. Its name derives from the Aramaic "beth hesda", meaning "house of grace" Also the site of St. Anne's Crusader Church.

Diagram of the Pools and the ancient Churches located here. The remains of the pools themselves. It is down here, in the very back, where Jesus would have healed the man. The entrance to St. Anne's Church, the only Crusader Church still in use. jer55 The nave has an incredible acoustical quality, enabling fantastic voice ... ... propagation from even just a whisper before the Altar. Nearly totally unadorned, this church is nevertheless gorgeous in simplicity! St. Anne's shrine, with candles light in prayer for others. St. Annes through the trees.