It is for sure the earliest church in Israel that we know of.

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Mosaics, in general, and inscribed mosaics in particular from the 3rd and 4th centuries are very rare, as is the wording of the inscription. This structure is indeed unique and significant to the understanding of the development of early Christianity into a recognized and official religion.

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What's clear today is that it's the oldest archaeological remains of a church in Israel, maybe even in the entire region.

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This is a very ancient structure, maybe the oldest in our area.

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This is, in Israel for sure, the earliest church.

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