The Nasr Orthodox Foundation

Taybeh, Palestine – The Retreat of Jesus Christ before His Passion (John 11:54)

The Nasr Priestly Home and Pilgrimage House was 1568 A.D. It was built on caves and cisterns. The home was demolished in 2003 to widen the main street. It was rebuilt by the V. Rev. Fr. Constantine and Khouria Sharon Nasr in 2007 in honor of the 9 generations of Orthodox Christian priests who served in Taybeh, Palestine and the United States.

Holy Icons

Within the chapel, holy icons were dedicated to the children of the Nasr and Dahdal families, and in honor of the following:

  • Archpriest John and Khouria Nawal Elias of Jacksonville, FL (United States)
  • Archpriest Economos Constantine and Khouria Sharon Nasr of Oklahoma City, OK (United States)
  • Archpriest Elias Nasr of Syracuse, NY (United States)
  • Archpriest Joseph and Khouria Elaine Antypas of Detroit, MI (United States)
  • Archpriest Economos Nicholas and Khouria Diane Dahdal of Chicago, IL (United States)
  • Angela Nasr of Hollywood, FL (United States)

Library and Archives

The library and archives are dedicated to Protopsalty Qustandi and Rahme Nasr and Professor Hanna Mussa who traveled to raise funds to build the present St. George Orthodox Church in Taybeh, Palestine in the year 1932.

Rebuilt House

In 2003, the Nasr Priestly Home was rebuilt due to the widening of the road. It now consists of two floors above the Chapel of the Cross of Many Nations. The first floor contains pictures, artifacts, and the original priest’s chair, made of stone, that was solely used by the ordained clergy.

Original Home

This photo is of the original home of the Nasr priestly family before it was demolished in 2003.
This photo is of the original home of the Nasr priestly family before it was demolished in 2003.

Sts. Constantine & Helen Guest House

Sts. Constantine and Helen Guest House is dedicated in honor of our uncle, Archbishop Simon Garfeh, Sister Youna, and grandparents Jacob and Farha Khouri.

Water Cistern

Dedicated to Yakoub-Eldeek who came from Houran in 1568 and lived in the caves below having 3 children - Salah, Musallem, and Sahaleya.
Dedicated to Yakoub-Eldeek who came from Houran in 1568 and lived in the caves below having 3 children – Salah, Musallem, and Sahaleya.

New House

Rebuilt home and chapel built in 2003
Rebuilt home and chapel built in 2003