Sacred Heart Chapel, Haifa Explained

Sacred Heart Chapel
Other Name:מעון הלב הקדוש
Native Name:مؤسسة قلب يسوع
Native Name Lang:ar
Location:Haifa
Country: Israel
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Jacobs. Daniel. Eber. Shirley. Silvani. Francesca. 1998-01-01. Rough Guides. 9781858282480. en.
  2. Web site: Elijah Prophet Cave on Mount Carmel.