Announcement to Mary
Gabriel comes to Mary in Nazareth.
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Town · Galilee
Nazareth
Identification status
Location widely established
Place profile
Nazareth is the home of Mary and Joseph and the place where Jesus grows up. The Gospels regularly identify him as Jesus of Nazareth, while Luke records a difficult reception in the town’s synagogue.
Biblical setting
Galilee
Present-day setting
The historic city of Nazareth in the Galilee region
Connected people
Major events
Jesus grows up
The family returns to Nazareth after the events surrounding his birth.
Synagogue rejection
Jesus teaches in the synagogue and faces rejection.