25. ‘Ajlūn | عجلون

‘Ajlūn Governorate

Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George / al-Khidhr.

JADIS no. none

MEGA no. none

Coordinates: 32°19'59.7"N 35°44'58.0"E

32.333250, 35.749444

Plan: Christian basilica oriented E-W.

Measurements: unknown.

Exterior: unknown.

Interior: unknown.

Building Materials: Limestone.

Construction details: unknown.

Inscription(s): Bilingual Greek and Arabic inscription on the lunette above the main door in the W elevation:

Translation: “At the expense of the Greek monastery located in Jerusalem, the Noble, this noble temple, a church for al-Khadhr, upon him be peace, was built, year 1885 Christian (era)” (Augustonivić 1972, edited by RS). A more specific date is given by in the Greek inscription which runs on the curved upper and on the horizontal frame of the lunette. On the upper frame  “Ἁγ(ὶα) Δαπάνη τοῦ Παναγίου Τάφος” “Holy Endowment The Sepulchre of the All-Holiest”- On the lower frame (from right to left): “7 Αὐγούστου 1885” - “7th of August 1885.”

Date(s): Date of inauguration: August 7th, 1885. Traveler Reports: none known.

Bibliography: Augustinović 1950, 214-218; Augustinović 1972, 46; Bader 2010, 193-198.