Cana The Rejuvenating Experience
The Arab village of Cana that lies in the Lower Galilee is of significant importance in the Christian tradition. This town is identified as the Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding of a poor couple, which is now called “marriage in Cana of Galilee.”
The miracle of the wine has inspired many to hold weddings and also renew vows as they believe it would strengthen their marriage. The beautiful Wedding Church in Cana serves as a perfect backdrop for such occasions. It has also become a custom to buy wine here at Cana as a souvenir of their visit to this Israel Holyland.
Major renovations have given this old town of Christ’s time, a new modern look. The street of
the churches has been refurbished and a promenade has been built connecting all the religious centers. To provide tourists with comfort, small plazas with rest spots have been built along the promenade. Even the frontage and courtyards of the buildings have been refinished to attract tourists.
The culture of Cana has seen a great evolution from a Jewish community to a major Christian territory, but today it is a city that reflects Muslim ethnicity as well. What remains are the relics of the ancient buildings and burial caves along with the modern houses that depict the lifestyle of the villagers in this town of Cana.
A visit to the Catholic Church takes you through the ancient history of 1879, the sacred place where the miracle of wine took place. The Greek orthodox church of St.George, which dates back to 1886, preserves two stone jars, which the followers believe are the jars in which Jesus performed the miracle.
The new age Cana can be described as the ancient town that offers comforts of contemporary tourism with the rejuvenation of your religious spirit. Discover Israel travel on a new high with Perillo Tours, your travel guide to the Holy land.



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