Bethlehem Ephratha

Bethlehem's place in the story: How did Bethlehem fulfil a prophecy? Why was Rachel prophesied to weep? How do the Orthodox continue to visit Bethlehem in the Liturgy? LINKS: Our video about the Shepherds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Yfmxtluf0 Our video about the Magi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYvb9iOmHkA The Nativity icon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2gTvNXRWuQ An article on the Orthodox Proskomedia: https://orthodoxwiki.org/Proskomedia Why Rachel was mentioned, from a sermon by Saint John Chrysostom: https://iconandlight.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/in-rama-was-there-a-voice-heard-the-lament-of-rachel-saint-john-chrysostom/ About the Orthodox Church of the Nativity (one of the world's oldest operating churches): https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_the_Nativity_(Bethlehem) Patristix continues thanks to support, including that of our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries: https://www.theoym.org/ Consider supporting us with a monthly donation here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/