This monastery is close to Harit Zuwayla and is inhabited by Franciscan monks. The monastery is known for its massive library with a unique selection of books, encyclopedias and manuscripts related to Oriental Christianity. The beautifully decorated versions of the Holy Bible are worth seeing.

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© copyright Drs. Hulsman with Father Wadi’a, a Franciscan monk, inside the huge library of the Franciscan monastery that specializes on Eastern Christianity. Father Wadi’a made a study of manuscripts related to the Holy Family tradition. (photo: Alexander Onderwaater)

© copyright A big, beautifully decorated version of the Holy Bible at the Franciscan Monastery. (photo: Alexander Onderwaater)