Friday, July 10, 2009

The Crypt in the Dormition Basilica

According to old Jerusalem tradition, Mary lived and died here after resurrection of Jesus. The crypt is below the modern church. It is a round, six pillared room with a sculpture of Virgin Mary's deathbed, made of ivory and cherrywood at the centre. On the ceiling above the structure is a painting with Jesus in the center surrounded by famous Biblical women figures: Eve, Esther, Ruth, Yael, Judith and Mary sister of Moses.

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