Shepherds' Field and Shepherds' Cave

Near the Church of the Nativity are caves and fields where shepherds kept watch over their flocks and an angel announced Christ's birth.
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger" Luke 2:8-12. These same fields are where Ruth gleaned wheat in Boaz's field.Read more