City of Mosaics: Madaba, Jordan & St. George Church

Join Angela Sealana as she embarks on this week's spiritual pilgrimage to the Madaba, Jordan, also known as the City of Mosaics. This ancient town and sacred pilgrimage destination has a long history that is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the books of Numbers (21:30) and Joshua (13:9). We will visit a large mosaic floor in what is now the Orthodox Church of St. George, in Madaba. This is the oldest known & best-preserved map of the Holy Land. During our journey, you will hear about: The ancient map of the Holy Land looks like, its fascinating history, and how it gives us a glimpse into the past The brilliantly colorful artwork of St. George Church, and what it's like to visit there The City of Mosaics; Madaba, Jordan, and personal experiences as a pilgrim in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan How this all connects to our daily lives, particularly what we can learn from mosaics. Click here for photos of the Church of St. George in Madaba, as well as a map view of its location, and more! Jewel for the Journey: "Our differences, then, are not a detriment or a danger; they are a source of richness. As when an artist is about to make a mosaic: it is better to have tiles of many colors available, rather than just a few!" – Pope Francis (Urbi et Orbi, 12/2018) We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Veronica Leal in honor of Deacon Dan McShane, who made this podcast episode possible. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate