A sixth-century Byzantine church in Jerash, known as the Church of Prophet Isaiah, has been revived after 14 centuries. Originally discovered in 1983, it now stands among the 23 historical churches in the region.

In a recently held event, the ancient Byzantine church hosted a communal prayer and hymns amidst the historical columns of Jerash, led by Archbishop Christoforos of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jordan.

The church is part of the ancient city of Gerasa, one of the ten cities of the Decapolis in the Levant over 2,200 years ago. The ceremony was attended by Emad Hijaizin, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, former Minister of Public Works Sami Halaseh, Orthodox clergy, and several church members from various provinces.

The Church of Prophet Isaiah was discovered in 1983, joining the 23 Byzantine churches found in the city of a thousand columns and open-air stone theaters. According to a mosaic inscription inside, it was built in 599 AD, similar to neighboring churches constructed during the same period.

The church's structure is built on stones taken from earlier Roman buildings. Ionic columns, likely sourced from the main colonnaded street (the Cardo), separate the nave from the sanctuary.

The church's floor is adorned with rich mosaics featuring unique historical inscriptions in ancient Greek, not found in written records. Historical references indicate that the church suffered several attacks during the Iconoclastic Controversy in the eighth century.

The original main façade was on the western side, featuring a courtyard leading to three front entrances. Later, the main entrance was shifted to the southern side, where another courtyard with arcades was discovered.

In his sermon, Archbishop Christoforos highlighted the Greco-Byzantine history of Jerash and its numerous churches that have stood since ancient times.

Collaborative efforts between the Orthodox Church and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aim to revive spiritual practices in these historical Byzantine areas and increase the number of visitors to the ancient city.