Site Of Moses’ Death Reopens After 10 Year Restoration

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Site Of Moses’ Death Reopens After 10 Year Restoration

October 23, 2016 by SkyWatch Editor

The spot where Moses is supposed to have died after seeing the Holy Land has been reopened after nearly ten years of closure. The Memorial Sanctuary of Moses on Mount Nebo is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Jordan and has opened its doors after extensive renovation work. The church and monastery are perched on a 3,300 foot mountain 20 miles southwest of Amman and offer views of the West Bank, Jericho and Jerusalem. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, special envoy for Pope Francis and prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, said he was thrilled to officiate. “The spiritual treasures that this place holds today are returned to Jordan and to humanity,” he told the 500-strong gathering of religious leaders, Jordanian politicians and diplomats.

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