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New old church unearthed.


MEGIDDO, ISRAEL -- Archeologists in Israel have discovered what may be the oldest Christian place of worship Noun 1. place of worship - any building where congregations gather for prayer
house of God, house of prayer, house of worship

bethel - a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
, perhaps from a time before Christianity was legal.

Prisoners breaking ground for a new prison wing uncovered Uncovered may refer to:
  • something "not covered"
  • Uncovered (Sirsy)
 mosaics featuring images of fish--a Christian symbol that predates the cross--and Greek inscriptions dedicated to "the God Jesus Christ Jesus Christ: see Jesus.

Jesus Christ

40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11]

See : Ascension


Jesus Christ

kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T.
," reports Israel's Ha'aretz. Other mosaics indicate that funds for the floor were donated do·nate  
v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates

v.tr.
To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute.

v.intr.
To make a contribution to a fund or cause.
 by a Roman officer, while a woman named Ekeptos donated a table.

The find is not without controversy, however, with experts questioning both the dating and the purpose of the building.
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Title Annotation:Archeologists discovered
Publication:U.S. Catholic
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Geographic Code:7ISRA
Date:Jan 1, 2006
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