Monastery of St. Nicodemus (Jerusalem)
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | *(formerly) St. Elias *Deir el-Adass, 'Monastery of the Lentils' |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox (formerly: Latin (Roman Catholic), then Syriac Orthodox and Muslim) |
| Site | |
| Location | Old City, Jerusalem |
| Coordinates | 31°46′51″N 35°14′04″E / 31.780939°N 35.234405°E |
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The Monastery of St. Nicodemus, known in Arabic as Deir el-Adass, 'Monastery of the Lentils', is a small monastery under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem dedicated to Nicodemus. It is located in Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter, south of Herod's Gate and 90 metres north of the Via Dolorosa.
According to Orthodox belief, Saint Peter was held in the cellar of this building after being jailed by Herod Agrippa and then freed by an angel.