Beautiful Gate

It was referred to as "beautiful" in chapter 3 of the Acts of the Apostles.

Acts of the Apostles chapter 3, verses 2 and 10, respectively state: According to the Acts narrative, there was a habitual beggar there with a congenital disability, who sought alms as people entered and left the temple.

Peter says to him, "I have no gold and silver but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk".

The Greek adjective used to name the gate (hōraios) can be defined as '1.

[3] Some scholars believe the word may refer more to ripeness than to beauty.

Saints Peter and John healing a cripple at the Beautiful Gate (Bolognese painter, 17th century)
Saint Peter and Saint John Healing the Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple ( Parmigianino , 16th century)