Again we find a church with different frescoes, the subject matter is exquisite because it depicts Ezekiel's dream. Ezekiel Chapter one verses 5 to 25. .... 4 living creatures, a man, a calf, a lion and an eagle...... in the center, the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord....'
The main area is always given to Christ, Pantocrator while the apostles would surround him and be closest to Him.
In the same passage in Ezekiel, it spoke of 'living creatures.... having wings, moving... wheels (notice the wheel of fire next to the creature with wings...
The 'roundels could depict Old Testament prophets and local benefactors.
Ezekiel's vision is a strange one that I can't even understand but here is a heroic attempt to depict it in art. Isn't that amazing. The message given by the Lord during this vision was a terrible one warning the people of the Lord of their apostasy. When one sits and ponder on the messages shown in the various frescoes, one comes away with a different appreciation of Cappadocia and its legacy. I thank God that these people were on the earth and has left us their example. Maybe we'll meet in heaven one day and then understand fully....
Ezekiel's vision is a strange one that I can't even understand but here is a heroic attempt to depict it in art. Isn't that amazing. The message given by the Lord during this vision was a terrible one warning the people of the Lord of their apostasy. When one sits and ponder on the messages shown in the various frescoes, one comes away with a different appreciation of Cappadocia and its legacy. I thank God that these people were on the earth and has left us their example. Maybe we'll meet in heaven one day and then understand fully....
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