Seven Monasteries Devoted To Archangel Saint Michael / Part VII - Stella Maris Monastery In Haifa - Israel

 

Our Q & A Continues With Peter Arnold, Christian Fiction Suspense Thriller Author, "Armor of Light: A Trilogy Story" (NEW eBook Debuted, July 2, 2024)

Heaven's Doorway Press - Q & A (#26) with author, Peter Arnold:

Question: Peter, we continue today with our conversation on the seven monasteries devoted to the Archangel Saint Michael.  What insight can you share with us about the seventh and final stop at the "Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa, Israel? 

"The main monastery of 'Stella Maris' is famous for being built over a cave of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel and surrounding slopes.  The monastery is the home of Discalced Carmelite monks and dates back to the 12th century Crusades when hermits began to live in caves to imitate Elijah's holiness.  Legend grew among the locals that Archangel Saint Michael gave thunder to the Prophet Elijah during the fierce competitive mystical exchange with the prophets of Baal."

"The monastery was rebuilt several times with the current edifice dating to the 19th century.  The latin name, 'Stella Maris,' translates to "Star of the Sea" with devotion to Blessed Mother Mary (Our Lady).  Pope Gregory XVI in approximately 1839, granted the title of Minor Basilica to the sanctuary."

"This wraps up our tour of the seven monasteries in the 'Sword of Archangel Saint Michael" (see previous posts for the other six stops across Europe)." 

PART XXVII of our interview with author, Peter Arnold to be continued . . .

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