Historical Figures

Where is Saint Joseph buried?

There is no consensus on where Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and the traditional adoptive father of Jesus, was buried. The Bible does not provide any information about his burial place, and there are several traditions and legends that have emerged over time.

Jewish Tradition: According to some Jewish traditions, Saint Joseph was buried in the Kidron Valley, near the Tomb of Absalom, the son of King David, in the Kidron Valley, near Jerusalem. This tradition is based on the belief that Joseph was a direct descendant of King David and would have been buried in the same general area.

Christian Tradition: Some Christian traditions suggest that Saint Joseph was buried either in the Church of Saint Joseph in Nazareth, Israel, which was built on the site believed to be his home and workshop, or in a cave near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which is believed to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial.

Tomb of Saint Joseph: In 1908, a tomb believed to be that of Saint Joseph was discovered during an excavation in Nazareth. It was found near the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, which is also believed to be the site where Mary received the news from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to Jesus. The tomb contains human remains and is revered as a potential burial place of Saint Joseph.

It is important to note that there is no definitive evidence to confirm any of these locations as the final resting place of Saint Joseph, and his exact burial place remains unknown.