Saint Peter Church
Saint Peter Church
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Sightsee41547
11 contributions
Nov 2019
The Chuch is the largest building in Jaffa. I did not know what to expect when entering the Monastery. When I went in I was pleasantly surprised. It had beautiful stained glass windows and four magnificent panels showing the life of Saint Peter. It's a Franciscan Church and it,s thought to be were Saint Peter raised Tabitha from the dead
Written 23 April 2020
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Jesus A
Lima, Peru7,266 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Small Franciscan Church in Jaffa
It is a beautiful Franciscan church from the last century in Baroque style.
It is located in Old Jaffa and is normally the starting point of the walking tour of Old Jaffa.
The church invites reflection and prayer, an excellent way to start a pilgrimage through the Holy Land
It is a beautiful Franciscan church from the last century in Baroque style.
It is located in Old Jaffa and is normally the starting point of the walking tour of Old Jaffa.
The church invites reflection and prayer, an excellent way to start a pilgrimage through the Holy Land
Written 30 August 2023
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Suslik
Lviv, Ukraine18 contributions
Jan 2020
Very good looking Church, beautiful area around it. Lovely view on the Mediterranean sea. Inside, the Church is simple and nice, but I spent more time outside, enjoying the views.
Written 10 January 2020
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Robert C
Redlands, CA2,421 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
St. Peter's commemorates two biblical events: (1) the raising of Tabitha by Peter; and (2) the vision by Peter which helped him to realize that the gentiles should be allowed into the church. Both events took place in Jaffa, which was the biblical Joppa. The monastery sits on top of a crusader castle which was used by King Louis IX, Richard the Lionheart and Napoleon. Parts of the castle still exist. We were invited into the monastery by Father Angelo and allowed to see the old castle walls, a statue of King Louis IX and a meeting room of the Franciscans. It was an amazing experience. The church is usually only open some days from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., but we got lucky and got a special tour.
Written 29 March 2015
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Sivarnee
Bangkok, Thailand1,058 contributions
Oct 2019
The church is not big, but it's beautiful inside. It's much beautiful especially at night with some characteristic. The current church was completed from the Crusaders times. Nearby the church, in the old city Jaffa filled with craft, gifts shops, art galleries, umbrella also souvenirs stalls selling antiques at the flea market. Thanks to local tour guides in Israel, this vacation were absolutely superb.
Written 11 December 2019
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Henry W
Grinnell, IA8 contributions
July 2012 • Solo
St. Peter's Church in Old Jaffa has a commanding view of the sea and is interesting to view from the outside. I visited the area in early afternoon, and there was not indication of how to get inside the church to view its furnishings.
Written 10 July 2012
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omahonymrpatrick
Cork, Ireland11 contributions
Oct 2019
This church is well worth a visit. Everyone is made feel welcome and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend mass at 7.00 pm on a Sunday evening while admiring the lovely interior of the church.
Written 1 November 2019
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voramn
Elkhorn, WI226 contributions
Nov 2018
I was able to spend a few days in Jaffa over a weekend. I had the lovely opportunity to attend the English 0900 am mass on Sunday. Additionally, this church provides insight into the important biblical references of Peter having first vision to evangelize the gentiles, as well as doing a miracle of raising Tabitha from the dead. I found it interesting. You can spend 10 minutes in the church or over an hour if attending the mass.
Written 26 November 2018
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2018pmurphy
Houston, TX10 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
We had the unforgettable experience of attend a Mass said here on Saturday evening. What made it even more special was that the the Mass was said in Hebrew! For us, it was a once in a lifetime experience.
Written 2 April 2018
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Paul_n_Cris
Melbourne, Australia1,709 contributions
July 2016 • Solo
Mass at 7am each day and then open for the public 08:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:00. There are services in English, Hebrew and Polish (see the info board for times). If you visit outside the mass times then you are free to wonder around the church. Lots of stone work inside and it is clean and well kept. Look at the pulpit and the big star high above the alter.
Written 3 July 2016
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Hi I am now in Tel Aviv. It is tomorrow 01.11 a catholic Masse there? What times??
Written 31 October 2018
Hi Mark.; This is Ron her husband.I & 2 couples will be traveling to Tel Aviv on Jan 3rd. We will are from St John the Baptist Catholic Church in laughlin NV. USA. I thought if there was a student or staff would like to give a short tour on one of our free days? I did this in Jamaica and found it most interesting to have a local show us the sights. Also is there a KofC Council at ST. Peters?
Ron Survillas
Laughlin NV.
Written 4 October 2018
I am not from Tel Aviv. I was visiting. I don't think there is a KofC Council there, but there was no bulletin as you would find in the States. The church seems to minister to foreign workers in the country (for example there was a Polish mass and the other church in Jaffa has a Tagalog mass). The English masses seemed to be mostly tourists. Before mass started, there was someone giving a tour of the church. I suspect there are plenty of ad hoc tour guides to be found in Jaffa,
Written 4 October 2018
Hello,
Is there just a 9 am mass, or is there an other mass schedule ? Like 9 mm in hebrew ?
Thank you very much.
Written 27 June 2018
what are the full mass Hours in English on a Sunday at the St. Peters Church in Tel Aviv ?
Written 18 September 2017
I would like know what are the times of the mass in English and Africans ?
Thank you
Written 23 August 2016
bonjour ....les messes sont reservables a l'avance sur le site des franciscains...il suffit de se presenter apres a l'heure fixee avec un pretre a la sacristie pour recevoir le materiel de la messe.il y a en permanence des messe dans toutes les langues suivant lres groupes qui ont reserves....tous les rensewignements sont a prendre sur les sites des franciscains.la custodia de la terra santa
Written 30 August 2016
Are you going to have a Christmas Mass in English on December 25, 2015, if so, what time? Is there a charge to enter? If there is no Christmas Mass in English, can you advise me of a Catholic Church nearby that has one? Please let me know. Thank you and God Bless!
Brad Roda
Miami, FL
Written 19 December 2015
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