By local tradition the “Church of the Holy Archangels” in the Armenian quarter is built over the house the high priest Annas, the father in law of Caiaphas, who was also a high Priest. Caiaphas is known as the high priest who interrogated Jesus (John 18:13, cf. Luke 3:2). Later both Annas and Caiaphas interrogated Peter and John (Acts 4:6). Annas son Annas was also a leading figure in Jerusalem, and had James “the Just” executed (Ant. 20 9).
Visiting the Church of the Archangles
The church can only be visited with a permit of the Armenian patriarchate. The Church is a humble structure. By local tradition one of its altars marks the place of Jesus’ Prison.
A visit to the church can be arranged, as part of a day tour of Jerusalem.
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