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Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery Kidron Valley Palestine
Mar Saba monastery (approx 15 km from Bethlehem eastwards) erected about 483 and named after St. Saba (439 - 532 ), who lived in a nearby cave for 5 years, is the largest desert monastery in the Holy Land.
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Location: Mar Saba,Kidron Valley,Judean Desert,Palestine
Photo credit: © Lars Ørstavik / Alamy / Afripics
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