Paragraph:
28
Translation:
On the way to Bethlehem, at the third milestone from Jerusalem, lies the body of Rachel, on the edge of the area called Ramah. There I saw standing water which came from a rock, of which you can take as much as you like up to seven pints. Every one has his fill, and the water does not become less or more. It is indescribably sweet to drink, and people say that Saint Mary became thirsty on the flight into Egypt, and that when she stopped here this water immediately flowed. Nowadays there is also a church building there.
(transl. Wilkinson)
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Summary:
Mention of the church where Mary stopped on her way to Bethlehem and where the body of Rachel lies at Ramah, from an itinerary of ca. AD 570.