Cana+of+Galilee

=Cana of Galilee=

Cana of Galilee is a small, Galilean town that is known for its many references to religion. More specifically, Cana is known as the location of Jesus’ first two public miracles that took place in Galilee. Cana is a very sacred town to many because of the important events that took place there. It has been recorded that one of the very first buildings that was built in the town was a church. The church was built by Empress Helena in the fourth century. Although the exact founding date and the founder of the city are unknown, carbon-dating has revealed that some pieces of houses that have been found in the area are from the first century. The city did not physically house very many buildings and impressive features in comparison to nearby cities, it still did have many churches and medieval-style buildings that filled the land. Cana is mainly known for being the setting of two very important religious events. Many pieces of art have been based off of the events that took place within Cana.

The first of the two famous religious events that took place in Cana was Jesus’ first miracle. It is said that Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. Jesus went to the wedding because it was a friend of his mother’s. When the guests ran out of wine to drink at the wedding, Mary turned to Jesus, and knowing of his abilities asked him to make more wine. Although Jesus protested at first saying that, “It was not his time,” he turned to a large amount of water and turned it all into wine. The second of the two famous religious events that took place in Cana was an event where Jesus is known for healing a sick son. It is said that when Jesus arrived in Cana, a city official came up to him and begged him to heal his son. Without moving, Jesus said to the man, “Go; your son will live.” The man’s son was healed and returned to full health afterwards.

Although the exact location of Cana is uncertain, it has been guessed off of research and evidence that the city would be located in the current town of Kafr Kanna. Today, a group of people known as the Franciscans have located themselves here and facilitate a place of worship within the town. On the streets many street vendors also sell wine. In Cana, the atmosphere is lively and filled with the past of the town.