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Monastery of Saint James
Monastery of Saint James
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Monastery of Saint James
Monastery of Saint James the Mutilated, also known as Saint Jacob Monastery, is a 6th century Melkite Greek Catholic monastery in Qara, Syria. It is located 97 km north of Damascus. The monastery is dedicated to Saint James the Mutilated.
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Country: Syria
District: Rif Dimashq Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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