Mount of Beatitudes

The mount of Beatitudes in the Galilee is the location in which Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. If you are confused about what are beatitudes here is a short explanation:

Beatitudes is a word that comes from the Latin meaning “blessed” or “happy”. The Beatitudes is a reference to the opening section of Jesus’ above mentioned open-air sermon. In the sermon Jesus lays out the main ideas of Christianity and morality.

The first thing you notice when coming to the Mount is that it is not a mount at all. I would say it is more of a hill that is located above Capernaum.

The view of the Sea of Galilee is spectacular. On the mount there is a Catholic church that looks Byzantine in its style of design. Down the hill ruins of a 4th century church were discovered – this church probably served the pilgrims that visited the mount in that era.

If you plan to visit Capernaum you might as well – especially if you are a Christian – head up hill and visit the church on the Mount.
The picture above of the church is by upyernoz.

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