Acre: Holy Water Basin on Display in Fortress
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Issue Date
5/19/2023
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Israel , Acre , Akko , Akka , Citadel , Fortress , Crusader , Kingdom of Jerusalem , Christian , Knights Hospitaller , Crusades , Marble Basin , Holy Water , Stoup , Font
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A basin that was used in one of the many churches of Akko is on display in the Fortress. It would have held holy water. Such basins are found in the narthex or entrance area of Catholic churches.