Anjara is a small town located in the Ajloun Governorate of northern Jordan. It holds religious significance for Christians as it is believed to be the place where Mary, the mother of Jesus, rested during her journey. The town features the Our Lady of the Mountain Church, a sacred site for pilgrims, and a shrine commemorating Mary’s visit. Anjara’s peaceful atmosphere and historical connections make it a destination for those interested in religious history and cultural heritage.
History of Anjara
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Mount Church – a reconstructed cave revered as the place where Jesus and his mother Mary passed on their journey between the Sea of Galilee, the Decapolis cities, Bethany beyond the Jordan and Jerusalem.
Anjara was designated by the Vatican as a site of pilgrimage for the millennium 2000.
