Historical Entity
House of Saint Ananias
Old City
The House of Saint Ananias is the ancient residence below the present chapel of Saint Ananias, venerated as the place where Ananias sheltered and baptised Saul. Archaeological remains include carved stones and a basin associated with the baptismal tradition.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Saint_Ananias), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1st century CE
Original function
Early Christian house
Current function
Underground chapel and pilgrimage site
Significance
Venerated as the home of Ananias, the earliest Christian site in Damascus connected with the conversion of Saint Paul.
Connected places
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