Another way to be a part
The Magdala Mosaic.
Designed by María Jesús Ortiz de Fernández and crafted at the Burg Engelsdorf studio in Germany, the mosaic spans 114 m² and maps the land where Jesus walked — over 1.5 million handcrafted stones, set into the floor of Magdala one tile at a time.
Each individual piece has its own character, just as each human does. When brought together they create something beautiful.
And at its very center, the Sea of Galilee is saved in full for One Step Closer — a place held in the mosaic for every member and participant.
Hover the map — the Sea of Galilee rises
Recognition at Magdala
Christian Tradition Recognition
The Oneness Stone *
In response to Jesus’ prayer “that they may all be one” (John 17:20–23), Christians from many traditions are choosing to build together.
We do not minimize our real and sometimes significant differences. Yet in Christ, we can still take concrete steps together — building a lasting witness at Magdala that proclaims our shared desire to answer Jesus’ prayer and to serve, bless, and walk closer.
* The Oneness Stone is a placeholder — its exact form will be closely tied to the art project, which is still in early conceptual development.