Al-Habash Monastery

Jerusalem Milestones

Al-Habash Monastery

It’s right next to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, above the Cross Cavern. It’s the last religious building

remained for the Ethiopian Orthodox in the Old Town. The Copts consider it as part of As-Sultan Monastery that belongs to them.

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