Reason for the name
Named after prophet Yahya peace be upon him, who’s called "Saint John" by the Christians. Mar Syriac word means "Mr."
Builder
Built in the Fatimid era.
History
The monastery contains two churches; one built in 450 AD (Byzantium), and the other in 1048AD.
Shape and details
Contains a dome and two churches, one of which is underground and Byzantine style.
It hosts a pilgrimage for pilgrims and visitors; and it has been shaped like a cross.
The monastery is an archeological site of the Greek Orthodox, dating back to the Byzantine era in Palestine.
This monastery also known as the Monastery of Saint John the Qura’a, the role of this saint establishment is Expression the call of Jesus Christ.
The Franciscan made this monastery and the two churches a hospital and seat of the Knights of St, John in 1099 AD after their conquest of Jerusalem, when Salahaddin restored Jerusalem; he restored the original building with the rest of the buildings back to the Roman year 1187.