Emmaus was a small town located approximately 11 kilometers west of Jerusalem.

The town’s biblical link has to do with two of Jesus’ disciples, who were very discouraged because they had heard of Jesus’ death and that His body was missing. They had left Jerusalem and were walking to the village of Emmaus.

On the way, they encountered a stranger who explained what the Scriptures had said about Jesus. This man taught them from the books of Moses and the prophets. As they approached the village of Emmaus, it was late in the day, so they invited the man to stay with them.

Upon sitting down to eat, the stranger took the bread, blessed it, and broke it. At that instant, the disciples realized that the man was Jesus. Immediately, they went back to Jerusalem to tell the good news to the other disciples. ¹

Footnote:
¹ Luke 24:13–35