Ancient Baptismal Discovered in Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity

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Palestinian officials say they discovered a Byzantine-era baptismal font in the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem.

The church was built in the fourth century on the site traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. The baptismal font was discovered during recent renovations on the church.

Ziad al-Bandak, head of the Palestinian committee in charge of the church restoration, called the discovery “magnificent.”

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