Tabgha is the traditional site where Jesus fed the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44).
When Jesus was not traveling, his home was in Capernaum which is just two miles southwest of Tabgha. A church has been built over the site where they believe the multiplication took place. Do you see the burnt rock under the alter? The mosaic tiles were placed around the rock and an alter constructed. The mosaic tile floors are over 1,600 years old!
Today, the site is run by the Benedictine Order. It was a very peaceful location and you could imagine women bringing the olives to the presses and having conversations. The first press of the olives was used for anointing purposes and the second press was less pure and used for lighting.
You enter the site via a large courtyard that feature ancient olive presses and olive and fig trees.
Today, the site is run by the Benedictine Order. It was a very peaceful location and you could imagine women bringing the olives to the presses and having conversations. The first press of the olives was used for anointing purposes and the second press was less pure and used for lighting.
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