Pilgrimage to The Tomb of Saint George in Lod - 08/18/10

These pictures show the ancient church in Lod (Lydda) in the present day State of Israel. The pictures were taken by members of the August 2010 Pilgrimage organized by Khouryia Leslee and Father Joseph Abud.
Approaching St. George Church
Gathering to pray before entering the Church
Outside the doors of the Church
Following the ancient tradition of praying and reading scripture at the holy places
Stairs to the Crypt, the Tomb of Saint George
The Nave of the Church
Decorative tile work in the Church
Reverencing the relics (not of Saint George but another Saint)
The Tomb of Saint George in the basement of the Church
The Tomb of Saint George in the basement of the Church
The Nave of the Church
The Nave of the Church
Icon of Saint George
Icon of Saint George
The Mosque adjoining the Church
The Mosque adjoining the Church
Walking to the Church
Praying at the Church
Praying at the Church
Praying at the Church
The Nave of the Church
The Nave of the Church
Down to the Crypt
Up from the Crypt
Door to the Monastery next door
Entering the Monastery
Entering the Monastery
Batismal Font at the Monastery
Courtyard at the Monastery
Courtyard at the Monastery
Courtyard at the Monastery