The Arab Orthodox community in Jaffa
The Arab Orthodox community in Jaffa is one of the foremost national groups that has played an important role in preserving Arab and religious identity in Palestine. Its journey has spanned more than a century, filled with social, national, and institutional struggle.
St. George’s Church (Al-Khader) in Jaffa
St. George Church, popularly known as “Al-Khader Church,” is one of Jaffa’s foremost spiritual and historic landmarks. Its walls tell a story of faith spanning centuries. The church is named for St. George, the Roman soldier martyred in 307 AD for his faith, who became a universal symbol of good triumphing over evil — embodied in the famous “Al-Khader dragon” icon.
Important landmarks inside the church:
- The church from the outside
- The shrine (the cave)
- Icons and the church ceiling
- Historical documents
The church before the iconostasis was changed
