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Domes
Domes of an Orthodox church in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Russia. View of the Volga River.Gold. The most common color of Orthodox domes represents eternity and heavenly glory. Temples with golden domes were dedicated to Christ and the great church holidays - Christmas, Present, Annunciation.
The five domes are a symbol of Jesus Christ and the four evangelists: John, Mark, Luke and Matthew. Five-domed churches are found in Russia more often than others.
The onion dome in Orthodox architecture is the embodiment of prayer, the desire for heaven. According to researcher Eugene Trubetskoy, such a dome on the base of the drum resembles a candle flame. Bulbous chapters are characteristic of Russian architecture of the 16th – 17th centuries.
Domes
Domes of an Orthodox church in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Russia. View of the Volga River.Gold. The most common color of Orthodox domes represents eternity and heavenly glory. Temples with golden domes were dedicated to Christ and the great church holidays - Christmas, Present, Annunciation.
The five domes are a symbol of Jesus Christ and the four evangelists: John, Mark, Luke and Matthew. Five-domed churches are found in Russia more often than others.
The onion dome in Orthodox architecture is the embodiment of prayer, the desire for heaven. According to researcher Eugene Trubetskoy, such a dome on the base of the drum resembles a candle flame. Bulbous chapters are characteristic of Russian architecture of the 16th – 17th centuries.