What is Bethany?
[[File:Greek Orthodox Church al-Eizariya.jpg|thumb|The [[Greek Orthodox]] church in al-Eizariya, near the traditional [[tomb]] of [[Lazarus of Bethany]].]] '''Bethany''' is a place mentioned in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. It was a [[village]] near [[Jerusalem]]. It is now thought to be the modern-day town of [[al-Eizariya]]. It is also a girl's name meaning 'house of affliction'. ==Related pages== * [[Martha]] * [[Mary of Bethany]] {{religion-stub}} [[Category:New Testament]] [[Category:West Bank]]