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Burqin Church

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Burqin Church ( Arabic : كنيسة برقين ), also known as the Church of the Ten Lepers or Church of St George ( Arabic : كنيسة القديس جاورجيوس ), is a Greek Orthodox church established during the Byzantine period and located in the Palestinian West Bank town of Burqin , in the Jenin Governorate of Palestine . It is considered to be the fifth holiest Christian holy place and the third-oldest church in the world. The church has been restored several times and is currently in use by the village's small Christian (Greek Orthodox) community.

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greek orthodox church established during the byzantine period and located in the palestinian west bank town of

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greek orthodox church established during the byzantine period and located in burqin

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