Duc In Altum exalts the presence of women in the Gospel. Thanks to Divine Providence, this idea was materialized in Magdala, hometown of Mary Magdalene. Mary was a follower of Jesus among other women who supported him with their own means (Luke 8). The Women’s Atrium features eight pillars, seven of which represent women in the Bible who followed Jesus, while the eighth honors women of faith across all time.

With a view of the Sea of Galilee, and a unique boat-shaped altar, this chapel commemorates Jesus preaching from the boat. It has room for up to 250 people. On May 26, 2014, during his pastoral pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Pope Francis blessed the tabernacle, which resides on the altar.

The four mosaic chapels in Duc In Altum, designed to accommodate 30 people, each house an expressive mosaic illustrating events from Jesus's public life around the Sea of Galilee. Each mosaic is an open window inviting us to experience the infinite love of God in the Gospel. They are realistic representations in dialogue with the original sites and invite us to meditate on the Gospel scene in its authentic context.

The Encounter Chapel on the lower level of Duc In Altum is part of Magdala´s archeological treasure: the floor is that of the original first-century marketplace of the Magdala port. The woman represented in this chapel was looking for healing and found it when she touched Jesus's hem. What a miraculous and life-changing encounter! Today, people can stand on the stones of the marketplace where Jesus walked and have a personal encounter as they experience Christ's historical and spiritual presence.