Wednesday, February 15, 2012

ABC WEDNESDAY-"E" St. Elias, Greek Orthodox Church's Icons


On January 31st, I posted a photo of the outside of St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church.  The interior of this small church has an astonishing array of iconic paintings depicting various religious figures and biblical stories.  Iconographers, aria Sigala and Nikos Spanopoulos, from Athens Greece have done the paintings.  The one above is identified as the "Nativity of Christ", and is described in a"Guide to the Icons."


"The Virgin reclines at the entrance to the dark and humble cave in Bethlehem. The Holy Infant is within with an ox, ass and angels looking on.  A young shepherd holds a lamb, representing the Lamb of God (Christ).  Lower left corner: Infant Christ receives his first bath.  Right:  Joseph the Betrothed is confronted by the devil with doubts about the Virgin's conception."


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12 comments:

  1. OlivierFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    superbe cette peinture

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  2. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    I went to a local Greek Orthodox church and got a lesson in iconography. Fascinating stuff.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. DhemzFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    how magnificent! really cool...thanks for dropping by....:)

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  4. J.Rylie.CFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Excellent E choice. Beautiful capture too!

    E is for Entertainment, please come and see.

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  5. parkerFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    A beautiful way to convey a wonderful story!

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I have been to only a few Orthodox churches, all of them overseas, but they painting were indeed a marvel. We bought a few icons and I have them hanging in my library at home.

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  7. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    The painting is colorful and interesting, telling a story in the same fashion as ancient iconographers. It makes me think of our friends in Greece and the struggles they are facing right now.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  8. KayFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    The church is as wonderful inside as it is out! Lovely shot!

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  9. LowellFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I'm sure that the worshipers are extremely happy with this art for their church!

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  10. photowannabeFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful capture of the iconic picture. the colors are quite lovely.
    Hope you have a great rest of the week in NM.

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  11. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Wonderful detail in this painting.

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  12. Leslie:February 16, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Fascinating - I love visiting old churches.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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