(see chapter 2 of Luke's book for details). Angels came to announce His birth to shepherds watching their flocks of sheep at night.
The site that commemorates this is the Church built here in 385 A.D. by Helena, Constantine's mother. Portions of the floor can still be seen today. The church building found at this site today was erected by Justinian.
Inside the church is the traditional site of where Jesus was born.In this Catholic church a star has been built to commemorate this event.
The Manger Square
