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The House of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Virgin Mary's House, is a small stone house located on a hillside near the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey. The site is believed by many to be the last home of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is a popular destination for Christian pilgrims.
The history of the house is based on a combination of biblical and historical accounts, as well as local legends and traditions. According to the New Testament, after the crucifixion of Jesus, the apostle John took Mary with him to Ephesus, where he was said to have lived and preached. It is believed that Mary lived in a small house on a hillside near Ephesus until her death.
The house was rediscovered in the 19th century by a German nun named Anne Catherine Emmerich, who had mystical visions of the life of the Virgin Mary. Emmerich described the location of the house in detail, and her descriptions led to the discovery of the site.
Today, the House of the Virgin Mary is a popular destination for Christian pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The site has been restored and is now a small chapel, where visitors can light candles, attend Mass, and see the small room where Mary is believed to have lived. The site is also a place of pilgrimage for Muslims, who revere Mary as the mother of the Prophet Jesus (Isa).
