Loca Sacra
Bethany
Also known as: El-Azariyeh
- Scripture
- New Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
- Al-Eizariya (east of Jerusalem), West Bank, Palestine
In the Bible
Home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Where it is now
Traditional tomb of Lazarus and churches commemorating the raising; suburb east of Jerusalem.
Key events
- ✦Raising of Lazarus
- ✦Anointing at Bethany