Jerusalem (Old city) - New Church of the Theotokos (Nea Church monastery)

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23
Translation: 

From Sion we went to the basilica of Saint Mary, with its great congregation of monks, and its guest houses for men and women. In catering for travellers they have a vast number of tables, and more than three thousand beds for the sick. 

(transl. Wilkinson)

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Summary: 
Mention of the basilica of St Mary and of its congregation of monks, hospices and hospital, from an itinerary of ca. AD 570.