This is the result of a juxtraposition of the creations of two people who have not met in their lifetime.
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The Flagellation of Christ – τον δε Ιησουν φραγγελωσας
The flagellation of Christ is the beginning of the final turn to the End. But the End is not near
Continue readingBeheading of St John the Baptist – Ο αποκεφαλισμος του Βαπτιστη Ιωαννη
The itinerant John the Baptist has baptized Christ. In the Gospels, John announces the coming of Jesus and is therefore
Continue readingImages of Theotokos, the Mother of God – From North to South
Today we are celebrating the Dormition of the Mother of God, Theotokos, and I want to share with you some
Continue reading"Arantzan zu?!" (Thou, among the thorns?!) – The Basilica and Sanctuary of Arantzazu in the Basque Country
According to the legend, these were the words of the shepherd Rodrigo de Balanzategui, who discovered the sculpture of the Virgin
Continue readingLa Mezquita in Cordoba – Part I
I am not familiar with Islamic art. But my recent visit to the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain was
Continue readingAgony in the Garden
“This night all of you will have your faith in me shaken, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd,
Continue readingRavenna! The Italian jewel of Byzantium – Part I: San Vitale
Today I visit Ravenna, a sleepy small town near the Adriatic Coast. Ravenna became the seat of Byzantine government in
Continue readingVirgin with Child – Protato, Mount Athos (Βρεφοκρατουσα – Πρωτατο, Αγιον Ορος)
Σημερα μια μερα μετα την 15η Αυγουστου, θελω να μοιραστω μαζι σας δυο τοιχογραφιες απο τη Μονη Πρωτατου στο Αγιο
Continue readingImages of Istanbul: Sultanhmet – Εικονες της Κωνσταντινουπολης, Μερος Δευτερο: Σουλταναχμετ
Σημερα συνεχιζω με την Κωνσταντινουπολη, με εμφαση στην γειτονια του Σουλταναχμετ, τη γειτονια των ονειρων, εκει που βρισκεται η Αγια
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