Historical Entity
Saint Ananias Chapel
Old City
The Chapel of Saint Ananias is an ancient underground chapel in the Christian quarter of Bab Touma. According to tradition, Ananias restored the sight of Saul (Saint Paul) and baptised him here.
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 church
Current function
Chapel and pilgrimage site
Significance
Believed to be the house of Ananias, where Saint Paul was baptised after his conversion on the road to Damascus.
Connected places
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