he Church of the Beatitudes is octagon-shaped and crowned by a copper dome. The octagonal church symbolizes the eight beautitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Beneath the dome are eight windows adorned with verses from the Sermon. The seven Spiritual Virtues are inscribed below the altar; Justice, Mercy, Kindness, Faithfulness, Patience, Hope and Charity. The architecture of the church was designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings.
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