Tourists and religious pilgrims flock to Bethlehem
Tourists and religious pilgrims flock to Bethlehem
Clip: 425519_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1767
Original Film: 040-101-05
HD: N/A
Location: Israel - Church of the Nativity
Timecode: -
Tourists and religious pilgrims flock to Bethlehem to observe Christmas and view the sacred spots such as the Church of the Nativity. It's the most unrestricted observance in 20 years. A view from a hill shows the City of Bethlehem. Buildings and bell towers are made of stone, and appear weathered. Religious pilgrims enter a small door leading into the Church of the Nativity. Various shots are made of a mass being said with the Church's grotto. A priest blesses the bread by holding it out before him and speaking a prayer. Churchgoers watch with odd looks in their eyes, and then eat the blessed bread.