Region: Lower Site Summary: Cana is located between and the in the . The ancient city mentioned as the place where performed His first () was probably located in the Bet Netofa Valley. It was here where Jesus transformed six large stone jars filled with water (20-30 gallons each) into wine. Archaeologically, this site in the valley appears to have been occupied from the Early Roman Period (32 BC – 132 AD) through the Byzantine Period 324 – 638 AD). Today Cana is a small Arab village only four miles northeast of Nazareth. A Greek Orthodox and a Catholic church preserve the traditional “wedding” location. Biblical references:

• John 2:1-11 Biblical characters connected with this site:

• Jesus, Mary, His mother and brothers, the disciples What is there to see & experience here?

• The two churches preserve the traditional location for biblical Cana. You can visit these churches. The Greek Orthodox church was built in 1886 while the Catholic church was built in 1879. • Not much remains of ancient Cana in the Bet Netofa Valley. Hardly any groups stop here. Treasure thought & personal “take away”

• Like choice wine, Jesus desires to discover within us fermenting faith. Unlike Jesus’ ability to quickly change water into quality wine, the growing of quality faith in Jesus take time. Pray that your own personal faith may “ferment” into a precious and life- changing trust in Jesus. May the jar of your heart be filled with faith overflowing.