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ICONOGRAPHY AT ST. SOPHIA
The Crucifixion (North Wall)
The
Crucifixion of Christ (North Wall)
The Resurrection of Christ (South Wall)
On the south wall of the Nave, there appears a very large icon of the Resurrection of Christ. His resurrection points to the Christian belief in life after death, love over hate, God over the Devil. (Source:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
The Narthex (left side facing the Altar)
The narthex is the entrance area. Centuries ago this area was the place where catechumens (unbaptized learners) and penitents remained during parts of the services. Today, the beginning of the Baptismal service begins in the narthex and proceeds into the nave.(Source:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America) The Resurrection (South Wall)
The Annunciation (West Wall)
The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on March 25 each year. The Feast commemorates the announcement by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God, would become incarnate and enter into this world through her womb.(Source:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America) The Annunciation (West Wall)
The Narthex facing the Altar (Left Side)
The Narthex (facing the entrance to the Church)
The narthex is the entrance area. Centuries ago this area was the place where catechumens (unbaptized learners) and penitents remained during parts of the services. Today, the beginning of the Baptismal service begins in the narthex and proceeds into the nave.(Source:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
The Narthex (right side facing the Altar)
The narthex is the entrance area. Centuries ago this area was the place where catechumens (unbaptized learners) and penitents remained during parts of the services. Today, the beginning of the Baptismal service begins in the narthex and proceeds into the nave.(Source:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
The Narthex facing the Altar (Right Side)
The Narthex facing the Entrance |