Dormition Abbey (3)

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Dormition Abbey (3)

The spacious circular prayer hall of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem is adorned with colourful wall mosaics depicting events from Christian and Benedictine history. High up in the Byzantine style apse is a mosaic picture of Mary and the infant Jesus. Below it is a mosaic inscription in Latin of the verse, Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and all shall call his name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14).

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John Cappello

John Cappello 07 Apr 2016

Happy spacious prayer Halls

cynthia berridge

cynthia berridge 27 Feb 2007

awesome shot Lili love the stained glass windows

Chris Williams

Chris Williams 27 Feb 2007

beautiful where is this

Emily Reed

Emily Reed 27 Feb 2007

AWESOME CHURCH PAINTING, LILI!

Hanna Stawska

Hanna Stawska 27 Feb 2007

Beautiful photo!