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Vespers, evening prayer of thanksgiving and praise in Roman Catholic and certain other Christian liturgies. Vespers and lauds (morning prayer) are the oldest and most important of the traditional liturgy of the hours. Many scholars believe vespers is based on Judaic forms of prayer and point to a daily evening celebration observed among Jews in the 1st century BCE.By the 3rd century CE the writings of Tertullian show clear evidence of an evening prayer. During the 4th, 5th, and 6th centuries, cathedral choirs and monastic orders developed the vespers service, as it was known for centuries thereafter. Following the Second Vatican Council (1962–65), the Roman Catholic service was translated into the vernacular and simplified, but it continues to revolve around the Magnificat canticle, various psalms and antiphons, and readings that vary according to liturgical season.
The Lutheran and Anglican churches both include an evening prayer service in their liturgies. In the Anglican church, evening prayer traditionally is called evensong and can be found in the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. Both Protestant churches revised their rite for evening prayer during the 1970s, and both rites are patterned closely after the traditional Roman Catholic evening prayer. In the Anglican church the revised prayers offer alternative choices for greater individual choice among congregations.
Les vespres són una part de l'ofici diví -previ a les completes-, que constitueixen la pregària del vespre, i que s'acostuma a celebrar cap al capvespre. En la litúrgia romana, tenen una estructura semblant a la de les laudes i té les parts següents:
el versicle inicial Deus in adjutorium meum intende, i l'himne.
la salmòdia, actualment consistent en dos salms i un càntic del Nou Testament.
la lectura i el responsori amb el cant del Magníficat.
la pregària que acaba amb el rés del Parenostre.
l'oració i els versicle o el diàleg finals.
Tant la salmòdia gregoriana com el magníficat s'interpreten de forma antifonal.
Tal com va passar amb altres parts de la litúrgia, les vespres de les grans solemnitats, ja fos de les festes assenyalades de l'any litúrgic, ja fossin les festes principals d'una determinada localitat o territori, a partir del segle xvi els textos de les vespres van rebre musicalitzacions polifòniques per part d'un bon nombre de compositors, especialment d'aquells que servien a l'església i rebien aquesta mena d'encàrrecs per dotar la litúrgia de l'esplendor adient.
Posteriorment, i d'acord amb els estils més de moda en cada època, a partir de primer Barroc molts compositors van optar per un estil concertant. Tal és el cas de les Vespres (Vespro della beate Vergine) de Claudio Monteverdi, i les diverses que va compondre Mozart (vesperae de Dominica i Vesperae solemnes de confessore). Entre les més destacades del segle xx hi ha les de Serguei Rakhmàninov (que responen als cànons de la litúrgia de l'església ortodoxa russa, i les que el compositor txec Petr Eben va escriure sobre un text en català i que s'estrenaren a Montserrat l'any 1968.
Entre els compositors catalans que han escrit vespres o, en tot cas, salms de vespres, hi ha Francesc Valls i Joan Cererols; i entre els valencians, Joan Genís Peres.
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The Wartburg is the place where Martin Luther translated the New Testament of the Bible in 1522 to German.
In 1999 the castle was added to the Unesco world heritage list.
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Where one can discover the illuminated splendor of Lahore Fort and Huzoori Bagh with the History by Night tour by the Walled City of Lahore Authority. Where history dances under the stars.
An enchanting and mesmerizing tour to Mughal era, like traveling in a time machine to the court of Emperor Akbar where a captivating saga of grandeur and magnificence unfolded. Renowned for their refined tastes and opulent lifestyles, the Mughal emperors orchestrated nightly spectacles that went far beyond the ordinary, embracing the extraordinary with unparalleled finesse. For the Mughals, the shroud of darkness wasn’t merely an absence of light; it served as a canvas upon which they painted a vibrant tapestry of extravagant entertainment, a testament to their sophisticated sensibilities and profound love for the arts. Immersed in a rich fusion of art, music, dance, and culinary brilliance, these imperial evenings not only dispelled the shadows but also left an enduring imprint on the pages of history.
Testament - 'something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality'
This is another perspective of the standing stone that sits up on Ipstones Edge (I posted a photo a month or two back). It certainly bears testament in a number of ways, testament to what it once was (I don't know! probably a big gatepost), testament to the people who originally laid the stone hundreds of years ago - seeing as it's still standing proud despite the strong cross winds that have battered it over the centuries, and also testament to the people who once carved their initials on it.
I hate seeing things with history defaced but I must admit, I carved into to trees when I was a teenager - didn't seem to matter then! it was usually Panda (what I was known as back then!) loves (insert name of then girlfriend) and a heart! Oh dear, at least I grew up!
Yng nghangell yr eglwys hon y claddwyd Thomas Huet, un o gyfieithwyr Testament Newydd 1567. *****
E chantele an iliz-mañ e voe interret Thomas Huet, unan eus troourien an Tesatmant Nevez kembraek. *****. I saingeal na heaglaise seo a adhlacadh Thomas Huet, ceann de na fir a dh’aistrigh an Tiomna Nua go Breatnais. Foilsíodh an Tiomna Nua sin i 1567. ***
Thomas Huet, one of the translators of the Welsh New Testament (1567), was buried in the chancel of this church.
Free Will And Testament
by Robert Wyatt video
Given free will but within certain limitations,
I cannot will myself to limitless mutations,
I cannot know what I would be if I were not me,
I can only guess me.
So when I say that I know me, how can I know that?
What kind of spider understands arachnophobia?
I have my senses and my sense of having senses.
Do I guide them? Or they me?
The weight of dust exceeds the weight of settled objects.
What can it mean, such gravity without a centre?
Is there freedom to un-be?
Is there freedom from will-to-be?
Sheer momentum makes us act this way or that way.
We just invent or just assume a motivation.
I would disperse, be disconnected. Is this possible?
What are soldiers without a foe?
Be in the air, but not be air, be in the no air.
Be on the loose, neither compacted nor suspended.
Neither born nor left to die.
Had I been free, I could have chosen not to be me.
Demented forces push me madly round a treadmill.
Demented forces push me madly round a treadmill.
Let me off please, I am so tired.
Let me off please, I am so very tired.
Its a testament to persistence. I live about 45 minutes from this viewpoint, Jonsrud Viewpoint, near Sandy Oregon. Because this is fairly close, and so cool looking, an image form here has been on my list for a long time. And I go, often. Every time a strikeout. This is the first image I have ever posted from here. I have been there about 6 times, and I finally walked away with an image I liked.
This is a tough spot to shoot. It has great fog in the valley in the morning, but sunrises back-lite Mt. Hood. You can shoot a sunset, but then you don't get the fog. You can see this in many of the mages people post from here. They have fog, and good color in the sky, and then they wash out Hood in the processing and it looks horrible. You just can't get it all when you shoot from here unless you let your tripod sit there all day and shoot both. However, then creeps in the third issue. Clouds. If you live in Portland you know, Hood is a cloud magnet. If you want a sunrise with clouds to catch the color, then you often (99.999 percent of the time) loose Hood in those clouds. If you see Hood, you usually have no clouds. To get hood with clouds around her but not obscuring her, you need patience, and tons of it.
So in this image, I opted for the fog. Clouds came in about 10 minutes after I shot this, but they swallowed Hood. Sigh. Not an easy place to shoot.
The last challenge, the right tripod location. You have to get here early to get the primo tripod spot. Here, I had to show up 1.5 hours before sunrise and wait there, to steak out my spot. When I walked away there was about 12 photographers there. I can't imagine how many there would be if the conditions were even more ideal.
So my hat is off to anyone who got the great trifecta- detail on Hood, colored clouds in the sky and fog in the valley. Its a near impossible feat.
There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of abandoned homes strewn throughout the countryside in Alberta. They did not fall out of the sky, but rather, were thoughtfully placed with the intentions of building a life within the four walls and a roof - a very long time ago.
When I come across these homesteads, I just have to stop. I don’t know why I am drawn to these old relics. Fossils of the past. It is as if can hear their heart beat in the solitude of the countryside.
Who lived here? What kind of life did they have? Did they conquer their hardships or challenges? It is without a doubt that the occupants encountered insurmountable struggles.
I try to imagine the essence of the house. Were there moments of joy and contentment despite the harshness and difficulties of the environment? I find it incredulous that it still stands even though it has been ravaged by time.
My imagination begins to percolate.
I want to hear the happy, contagious squeals of children giggling as they raced to the warmth of their beds at night; the sound of Mother humming as she lovingly brushed her daughter’s hair by the fire, or Father whistling with an air of fulfillment at a satisfying day of work that had been done and in anticipation of the hot meal waiting for him as he walked in, through the door. Goals, dreams and aspirations were quietly shared in the secrecy of night. Stolen kisses and affirmations of love and commitment were whispered as the children slept.
I wonder if this house had been enough for them? Why did they leave? What were their parting thoughts as they turned the key for that one last time? So many questions. No answers…
I snap a photo of the old gal.
I start driving down the lonely road but take one last look in my rearview mirror. I see a house surrounded by mass plantings of flowers, a thriving garden, chickens milling about and a clothesline that has a congregation of well worn clothes that are being gently seduced by an unusually warm summer breeze. The children are playing Kick-the-can out in the fields.
The joy of their laughter is a welcome sound to their Mother and Father who are sitting together on the porch sipping lemonade and enjoying a respite from the monotony of chores. No words pass between them. They bask in the silence of their mutual contentment.
I see a house that was once brimming with life and love. It stands proud and tenacious as a testament to those who happen to pass by on this lonely country road and those who have the ears to hear the echoes of laughter wafting in the wind, proclaiming that this house was more than four walls and a roof - it was a home…
From a photograph taken in the Spring of 2018 and developed further in January 2022.
Copyright Stan farrow FRPS
«Поки ми здатні світити й зігрівати одне одного різдвяним світлом, колядою та молитвою, ніяка темрява чи холоднеча нас ніколи не подолає!
Христос народився! Славімо Його!»
Святослав, Отець і Глава Української Греко-Католицької Церкви.
Церква Покрови Пресвятої Богородиці.
«And there were in the same country some shepherds keeping watch over their flock by night in the field. And suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, glorifying God, and crying out, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.»
Verse 8-14 Blessed Theophylact of Bulgaria (†1107)
«У тій країні були на полі пастухи, що утримували нічну варту біля стада свого. Раптом з'явився їм Ангол Господній, і слава Господня осяяла їх; і злякалися страхом великим. І сказав їм Ангол; не бійтеся; я сповіщаю вам велику радість, яка буде всім людям: бо нині народився вам у місті Давидовому Спаситель, що Христос Господь; і ось вам знак: ви знайдете Немовля в пеленах, що лежить у яслах. І раптом з'явилося з Ангелом численне небесне воїнство, що славить Бога і волає: слава у вишних Богові, і на землі мир, в людей благовоління.»
ст. 8-14 Феофілакт Болгарський, блж. (†1107)
Matthew the Apostle, also known as Saint Matthew and possibly as Levi, was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist, a claim rejected by most biblical scholars, though the "traditional authorship still has its defenders."
Kytaiv Desert or Holy Trinity Kytaiv Desert - Orthodox headhunting monastery. It is located on the southern outskirts of Kyiv, in the tract of Kytaiv.
See the general view of the monastery:
Китаївська Пустинь, Свято-Троїцька Китаєва пустинь – православний чололовічий монастир. Розташований на південній околиці Києва, в урочищі Китаї.
Виник, за легендою церковноі традиції, на місці скиту ченців Києво-Печерської лаври у 16 або 17 ст., за даними писемних джерел, 1716 – тобто тоді, коли в Китаєві було споруджено (на кошти князя Дмитра Голіцина) дерев'яну церкву в ім'я преподобного Сергія Радонезького (пізніше її замінено мурованою Свято-Троїцькою церквою з бічними вівтарями на честь преподобних Сергія Радонезького та Димитрія Ростовського.; будівництвом керував Степан Ковнір; освячена 1767).
Les scènes représentent la vie de Saint Zénon ainsi que des épisodes de l’Ancien Testament (à droite) et du Nouveau (à gauche)
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The scenes represent the life of Saint Zeno as well as episodes from the Old Testament (right) and the New Testament (left)
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Le scene rappresentano la vita di San Zeno ed episodi dell'Antico Testamento (a destra) e del Nuovo Testamento (a sinistra).
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Las escenas representan la vida de San Zenón, así como episodios del Antiguo Testamento (derecha) y del Nuevo Testamento (izquierda)
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Die Szenen stellen das Leben des Heiligen Zeno sowie Episoden aus dem Alten Testament (rechts) und dem Neuen Testament (links) dar.
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known in the East as The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, is a liturgical feast celebrated on November 21 by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Anglo-Catholic Churches.
Ікона "Введення Богородиці до храму".
Третя зліва ікона празничного ряду двухярусного іконостасу. Загальний вигляд. Художник Георгій Попов.
Церква в ім'я преподобних Антонія та Феодосія Печерських трапезної палати Києво-Печерської лаври.
В колекціі Заповідника. є низка фотографічних скляних негативів із зображеннями ікон, створених Георгієм Івановичем Поповим на початку ХХ ст. для церкви Прпп. Антонія та Феодосія з Трапезною палатою Києво-Печерської лаври. 1908 р. художник написав 24 ікони на мідних пластинах для іконостаса (встановлені у лютому 1910 року), шість – для заклиросних кіотів храму, а також дві великі ікони для мозаїчних кіотів у палаті. Роботи І. Г. Попова зафіксовано на скляних фотопластинах, вірогідно, у проміжку між завершенням створення й встановленням у іконостас.
Серед них:
іл. 15. Г. І. Попов. Ікона «Введення в храм Пресвятої Богородиці» з іконостаса церкви Прпп. Антонія і Феодосія Печерських Києво-Печерської лаври. Початок ХХ ст. [КПЛ-Н-7788]
“Ікона “Введення у храм Пресвятої Богородиці” – посвячення людини Богові та благословення. Введення Марії у храм, або Представлення, можна назвати богородичним святом-предтечею.
Центральні образи в іконі празника – батьки Анна та Йоаким, первосвященик і пророк Захарія, діви-свічоносиці та сама Богородиця.
Іконографія свята головно ґрунтується на апокрифічному Євангелії від Якова, яке, власне, описує саму подію введення Марії до храму та подає історію про її чудесне народження у сім’ї Йоакима та його дружини Анни, яку вважали безплідною.
Центральна постать в іконі – це сама Богородиця, яку, стверджує апокриф, батьки віддають до храму згідно з обітницею у трирічному віці, «щоби батька і матері не шукала».
/Іконографія християнських свят. Ніна Поліщук/
“Головне мистецтво в храмі – живопис. У Трапезній це, в першу чергу, кілька десятків ікон в іконостасі й кіотах, які створював Г.І. Попов. Написані на металі, вони є найбільш традиційним, канонічним елементом інтер’єрного декору. Їх мазок гладкий, а лики – благообразні.
У стінопису Трапезної манера Георгія Івановича Попова зримо відрізняється від манери усіх його колег – цей майстер має і свій почерк, і власний стиль.
Відомо, що всі ікони для іконостаса та кіотів Трапезної церкви написав саме Г.І. Попов. Він працював у Лаврі з 1894 року і близько 16 років розписував інтер’єри лаврських споруд, серед яких відомі великі картини розпис вівтарної апсиди у Трапезній церкві та розпис великих кіотів у тій же церкві.
Сюжетні композиції Трапезної палати й церкви під час виконання були «поділені» на дві частини: половина сюжетних розписів належить його колезі Їжакевичу, інша половина – пензлю Попова.
Попов взяв на себе виконати весь живопис у вівтарі і чотири ніші у головному квадраті храму, у Трапезній написати «Спасителя, який сидить на хмарах», нижню частину плафона «Піднесення панагії», «Христа в Еммаусі» і «Чудесний лов риби».
Найперші настінні композиції або, як їх називали, картини інтер'єрного ансамблю Трапезної - "Чудо в Еммаусі" і "Чудо на Тиверіадському озері", створювалися Г. І. Поповим у 1903 році.»
/Пітателєва О.В./
Великая Печерская Церковь, церковь, «небесам подобная».
Успенский собор Киево-Печерской лавры – один из древнейших храмов Киевской Руси, уникальный памятник архитектуры, усыпальница многих выдающихся личностей. На протяжении многих столетий собор был одной из наиболее чтимых святынь Православной Церкви.
Успенский собор также уникален как архитектурное произведение, потому что в период барокко, в отличие от классицизма, не было принято строить святыни под копирку — каждая церковь была уникальным произведением искусства.
На фото: фрагмент верхнего правого фронтона лицевого западного фасада собора. В центре росписи - фигура преподобного Антония Печерского, окруженная картинами, рассказывающими о его делах.
See more: flic.kr/p/2cotaBH
Miller Park: A Verdant Jewel in Preston's Crown
Nestled along the tranquil banks of the River Ribble, and just south of the busy city centre, Miller Park stands as a testament to Victorian landscape artistry and civic pride. Officially opened in 1864 by the Earl of Derby, this Grade II* listed park remains a cherished green space in the heart of Preston, Lancashire.
Designed by the eminent Edward Milner, Miller Park showcases an exquisite blend of formal gardens, sweeping lawns, and ornate water features. The park's centrepiece is the grand Italianate terrace, offering visitors panoramic views of the meticulously manicured grounds and the flowing river below. The lush flowerbeds, stately trees, and historical statues scattered throughout create an atmosphere of serene elegance.
Miller Park's historical significance is further highlighted by its role in local community events and its proximity to the equally picturesque Avenham Park. Together, they form the Avenham and Miller Parks, a harmonious duo that continues to delight residents and visitors alike with their timeless beauty and cultural heritage.
A visit to Miller Park is not merely a stroll through nature but a step back into the rich tapestry of Preston's history, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Ricoh GR
Thomas the Apostle, also known as Didymus was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Thomas is commonly known as "Doubting Thomas" because he initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus Christ when he was told of it (as is related in the Gospel of John); he later confessed his faith ("My lord and my God") on seeing the places where the wounds appeared still fresh on the holy body of Jesus after the Crucifixion of Jesus. While it is often assumed he touched the wounds in art and poetry, the scriptures do not say that he touched the wounds, merely that Jesus invited him to do so, with it being unclear if he actually felt them.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Apostle
Bartholomew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Most scholars today identify Bartholomew as Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle
Andrew the Apostle also called Saint Andrew, was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. The title First-Called stems from the Gospel of John, where Andrew, initially a disciple of John the Baptist, follows Jesus and, recognizing him as the Messiah, introduces his brother Simon Peter to him.
Andrew the Apostle was born to a Jewish family in Bethsaida, in Galilee, possibly between 5 and 10 AD. The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, and likewise a son of Jonah.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_the_Apostle
Matthew the Apostle (Saint Matthew) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist.
Matthew is mentioned in Matthew 9:9 and Matthew 10:3 as a tax collector (in the New International Version and other translations of the Bible) who, while sitting at the "receipt of custom" in Capernaum, was called to follow Jesus. He is also listed among the Twelve Disciples, but without identification of his background, in Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15 and Acts 1:13.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_the_Apostle
Mark the Evangelist or Saint Mark, was the person who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.
According to Christian tradition, one of the four evangelists, the author of the Gospel of Mark. Mark the Evangelist is included among the seventy apostles and is identified with Mark-John, a disciple of the Apostle Peter; he is credited with the role of the founder of the Alexandrian church, which later became one of the most important episcopal sees.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_the_Evangelist
Saint Peter also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church. He appears repeatedly and prominently in all four New Testament gospels as well as the Acts of the Apostles. Catholic tradition treats Peter as the first bishop of Rome—or pope—and also as the first bishop of Antioch.
According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero. The ancient Christian churches all venerate Peter as a major saint and the founder of the Church of Antioch and the Church of Rome,
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter
Philip the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, and Asia-Minor.
All three Synoptic Gospels and the Book of Acts list Philip as one of the apostles; he is always listed on the fifth place. The Gospel of John recounts Philip's calling as a disciple of Jesus. Philip is described as a disciple from the city of Bethsaida, and the evangelist connects him with Andrew and Peter, who were from the same town. He also was among those surrounding John the Baptist when the latter first pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God. It was Philip who first introduced Nathanael (sometimes identified with Bartholomew) to Jesus. According to Butler, Philip was among those attending the wedding at Cana.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_the_Apostle
Фрагмент лівої сторони іконостасу - Апостольський (верхній) і Святковий ряди. (ХІХ ст., малюнок у стилі примітивізму). Церква Покрови Пресвятої Богородиці з Канори. Пирогів.
Ікони Апостольського ряду - святі апостоли зліва направо:
Фома
Варфоломій або Вартоломій (також Натанаїл, Bar-Tôlmay). Мабуть він був родичем або близьким другом апостола Філіппа, оскільки саме Філіпп привів Варфоломія до Ісуса, і в списках апостолів вони згадуються поруч.
Апостол Варфоломій — один з перших учнів Христа, покликаний четвертим услід за Андрієм, Петром та Філіпом. Варфоломій згаданий у списках апостолів в Євангелії від Матвія, від Марка, від Луки, а також в Діяннях Апостолів. Ім'я «Варфоломій» можливо є арамейським патронімічним ім'ям (за батьком) «bar talamai» — «син Талмая», де Талман — перекручене на арамейський лад грецького ім'я Птолемей.
Андрій
Матвій
Марко
Петро (поза світлиною)
Ікони Празникового ряду (ліворуч від ікони Таємна вечеря) зліва направо:
Різдво Пресвятої Богородиці
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Введення Богородиці в Храм
Введення в Храм Пресвятої Діви Марії
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Благовіщення Пречистої Діви Марії або Благовіщення Пресвятої Богородиці
Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary or Annunciation of the Lord
Різдво Христове
Christmas of Christ
Стрітення Господнє
The Presentation of the Lord
Богоявлення або Хрещення Ісуса Іоанном Хрестителем (поза світлиною)
Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist
This captivating scene captures the marina of Trani in southern Italy after a gentle rainfall. The freshened air gives the surroundings a renewed vibrancy, with a clear rainbow arching gracefully across the dramatic sky. The soft yet warm light of the late afternoon illuminates the historic buildings, casting a golden hue on their weathered stone façades, adding an ethereal quality to the moment.
The foreground features a lively marina filled with small boats and yachts, their reflections shimmering softly in the calm water. The boats, varied in size and color, suggest an active harbor life, juxtaposed with the serene ambiance brought about by the recent rain. The masts of the boats create vertical accents that echo the taller structures in the distance, adding depth and dimension to the composition.
In the background, the historic architecture of Trani stands as a testament to its rich cultural heritage. The most prominent structure, a church bell tower, rises above the surrounding buildings, serving as a focal point against the dark, brooding clouds. The harmony of the pastel and golden tones of the buildings reflects the region's Mediterranean charm, while the cloudscape above creates a sense of drama, contrasting with the calmness of the scene below.
The interplay of natural elements and man-made structures creates a poignant image of tranquility and resilience. The rainbow symbolizes hope and renewal, complementing the timeless beauty of Trani's marina. This moment, caught between rain and sun, encapsulates the unique allure of this coastal town, leaving a lasting impression of peace and wonder.
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The four evangelists are traditionally depicted on the sails of the dome, and their symbolic images are written below them.
The evangelists are depicted with open books, the figure of each of them is twice the size of a person.
Saint Matthew the Evangelist is on the southeast sail.
According to the fathers of the church, each of the four animals, in addition to the evangelists, expresses a style or character that is characteristic of the gospel of each of them. The image of the winged man must be assimilated by Matthew, since he begins his gospel with the human genealogy of the Savior.
Matthew the Apostle, also known as Saint Matthew and possibly as Levi, was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist, a claim rejected by most biblical scholars, though the "traditional authorship still has its defenders."
Левій Матвій, (також Святий Матвій; євангеліст Матвій; Левій Алфєєв) - один з дванадцяти апостолів, найближчих учнів Ісуса Христа, персонаж Нового Завіту. Вважається автором першого канонічного Євангелія – Євангелія від Матвія.
На вітрилах купола традиційні чотири євангелісти, а під ними, у вигляді таємничих апокаліптичних тварин, що зустрічаються в Книзі пророка Єзекіїля та Одкровенні Іоанна Богослова, притаманні їм в іконографії, їх символічні зображення - істоти стали символами євангелістів та формою їхнього традиційного зображення з VII століття.
В Одкровенні Іоанна тетраморф представлений в образі окремих чотирьох апокаліптичних істот (лат. quattuor animalia «чотири живуть»; чотири живі істоти у протестантів) — вартових чотирьох кутів Трона Господа та чотирьох меж раю.
На думку отців церкви, кожна з чотирьох тварин, у додатку до євангелістів, виражає собою стиль або характер, що є властивим євангелії кожного з них.
In the photograph of the street leading to the Grand Theatre in Grenoble, a harmonious blend of modern and historical architecture is evident. The street is lined with buildings that showcase a mix of contemporary designs and classic elements, most notably a grand mansion with imposing stone towers in a yellowish hue. This mansion stands out, capturing the essence of the city's rich history and architectural heritage. The atmosphere is dynamic, with several pedestrians making their way along the street, contributing to the lively urban scene.
The sky above adds a dramatic touch to the setting, heavy with dark clouds that threaten rain. This impending weather lends a sense of urgency and movement to the scene, as people hurry along, perhaps seeking shelter or going about their daily routines before the downpour begins. The contrast between the old and new buildings, the presence of the towering mansion, and the busy street life create a captivating snapshot of Grenoble's unique character.
Grenoble's history over the past five centuries is a tapestry of significant events and transformations. During the 16th century, the city experienced a cultural renaissance, becoming an important center for the arts and education. The French Revolution brought about political and social upheaval, impacting Grenoble profoundly. In the 19th and 20th centuries, industrialization fueled its growth, and it emerged as a hub for innovation and technology. Today, Grenoble is renowned for its scientific research and vibrant cultural scene, standing as a testament to its resilient and dynamic spirit through the ages.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a state park of California in the United States established to preserve 805 acres (326 ha) of coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). The reserve is located in Sonoma County, just north of Guerneville.
The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods preserves stately and magnificent Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the coast redwood. These trees stand together as a testament to the wonders of the natural world. The grove offers solace from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering the onlooker great inspiration and a place for quiet reflection.
English has but one word for love: "love". Yet love is multi- dimensional. The New Testament of the Bible is written in Greek which has four words for love: Eros - romantic love, Filios (Phileo) - love of friends, Storge (STOR-jay) - family love: between parents & children as well as between siblings, and Agape - unselfish love: love in action that cares for and about others. Agape is the word for love most used in the New Testament. "Agape" your neighbor is to take actions to care about even those you may not personally know. It is radical: Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who persecute you." So to "Agape" your enemies is to take actions that care about them! In this photo are several hearts that embody these multifaceted kinds and ways of love. Including love of and from animals, for the gift of life itself, and always The Cornerstone: God who IS LOVE.
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These charred remains of spruces stand in silent testament to a time when raging fires ravaged this part of Jasper National park. Entire mountains were consumed by a relentless and unstoppable inferno. As the sun breaks through a foggy winter dusk, it kindles hopes of rebirth and growth in a distant future.
瑞鳳殿は伊達政宗公の遺命により造営された霊屋(おたまや)です。
戦災で焼失しましたが、昭和54年に再建されました。
Date Masamune was born in 1567 and was the first feudal lord of Sendai-han.
And the next year he died , Zuihoden was built as the mausoleum for him according to his last will and testament.
Unfortunately the orignal buildings were burned dowm at the world war II.
And the present buildings were rebuilt in 1979.
Location : goo.gl/jWJlGO
Wijnruit is een bittere, sterk geurende plant die veel als sierplant in tuinen wordt gebruikt.
Door de sterke geur schijnt het honden en katten te weren uit je tuin. Eveneens is het te gebruiken als middel tegen ongedierte als teken, luizen en vlooien.
..... Maar omdat het als groeiende plant een allergische reactie op de huid kan hebben, is het beter om direct contact met de huid van huisdieren te vermijden.
EETBAAR ? Ja .... .... voor gebruikt als kruid
- - - Wijnruit is in het eten te gebruiken in kleine hoeveelheden, en dat vooral het jonge blad van de Wijnruit. Zo is het goed toe te passen bij wildgerechten, ragout, in sauzen en ook in alcoholische drankjes wordt Wijnruit soms gebruikt.
- - - De smaak is erg bitter.
- - - Bladeren en vruchten worden in Ethiopië in de keuken veel gebruikt evenals in Griekenland en andere landen rondom de Middellandse Zee.
- - - In het noorden van Italië wordt het vaak gebruikt om de grappa, een sterke drank, te aromatiseren met digestieve eigenschappen (grappa alla ruta).
- - - Het is het "bittere kruid" uit het Oude Testament waarvan de smaak de Joden aan de ballingschap moet herinneren.
- - - De bladeren worden bijvoorbeeld toegepast bij eieren, kaas en vis en de vruchten bij patrijs. Omdat wijnruit vet verteerbaarder maakt, wordt het kruid wel bij gebraden gans, een vet en zwaar verteerbaar gerecht, geserveerd.
Medicinaal:
Dit bitter smakende kruid werkt goed tegen spataderen, werkt spierversterkend, heeft een kalmerende werking bij hoofdpijn en verbetert de doorbloeding.
RUE:
The leaves cause phototoxic reactions and can cause severe skin rashes, so be careful when growing at home and make sure to wear gloves when handling them. The rue flowers are a real hit with bees and other insects. They form yellow-green umbel shaped flowerheads, usually between June and October.
The tree and the pit winding gear have been around much longer than the factory chimney on the right.
Another of the relatively few moose we found during our late august Colorado moose safari, this cow was nibbling on frosty willows in Roosevelt National Forest. I love seeing these big ungulates with frost on their backs, a testament to their fur's efficient insulation.
Tomorrow will be my annual Christmas card post followed by a couple of days off of Flickr. The day after Christmas, I'll resume my 2024 in the rear-view mirror series.
an old man stands stark against the vibrant backdrop of an advertisement featuring a young woman in a crimson dress. his weathered features speak of many decades lived, a silent testament to resilience against the glossy idealisms of youth and beauty promoted behind him. the city breathes around them, these two figures, juxtaposed in their existence, creating a silent dialogue between what is worn and what is eternally youthful.
By contemplating the created order, and by contemplating and ordering the moral structure of one’s own life, one would be led to the pure theoria of the fountainhead of all existence, ho on, ‘the existing one’, ‘He Who is’, this being the name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush. Historical revelation in this light becomes God’s method of spelling out truth in the terms of the world: an arrangement of clues which, rightly seen, leads to illumination. However, this is not really comparable to the enlightenment of the gnostic: there is no ‘technology’ here, no suggestion of control over the laws of the Spirit. The end is simply contemplation, the enjoying of God for his sake alone; and Philo shares the biblical repugnance for any suggestion that God can be brought into human control. God can never be contained in human concepts. Moses ascends into a cloud and darkness beyond the scope of intellect, where God offers himself directly to the vision, without the intervention of any form or idea. Here, then, the pilgrimage of the understanding is seen not (as for the gnostic) in terms of acquisition but in terms of stripping away, the stripping of multiple and diffuse kinds of apprehension to the simplicity of a single-hearted vision –in Platonic terms, the return from the Many to the primal One.
- The Wound of Knowledge Christian Spirituality from the New Testament to St John of the Cross, ROWAN WILLIAMS
Capilla de la Virgen de la Soterraña de Olmedo (Valladolid). Las escaleras bajo el altar dan acceso a la cripta de la Virgen de la Soterraña, sitio destinado a la patrona de Olmedo y su comunidad de villa y tierra. El interior, de planta octogonal y de gran riqueza ornamental en su cúpula, se decora con frescos que tienen como tema iconográfico a personajes del antiguo testamento. En el centro observamos el retablo principal del siglo XVIII. Preside el mismo la escultura del siglo XIII de la Virgen de la Soterraña. En las capillas laterales hallamos dos retablos de Lucas Jordán, en la del evangelio se halla el de San Bartolomé y en el de la epístola a San Jerónimo en la tabla central.
Olmedo (Valladolid) 13/5/2022
as the sun dips towards the horizon, its golden rays embrace the sea at santa ponca, mallorca, painting the winter sky with strokes of warmth. the clouds, adorned in hues of orange and purple, bear witness to the day's end, as the Mediterranean sea whispers tales of the day to the coming night. this serene moment captured at sunset offers a promise of renewal, a daily spectacle where the sun bows gracefully, leaving behind a trail of radiant light. the photograph is a testament to the quiet splendor of winter sunsets, where the chill in the air is forgotten in the face of such visual warmth and the day says its gentle goodbye.
This view shows the south side of the 200 block of E. Washington St. in downtown Bloomington, two blocks west of the Old Courthouse Square. The two buildings on our immediate left were designed by architect A. T. Simmons. Simmons designed the Lafayette Apartments posted earlier in this series, but is probably best known for his more than 71 Carnegie libraries in Illinois and a dozen other states, along with numerous courthouses, schools, churches and other public buildings. Simmons also designed most of the houses in the Cedar Crest Historic District of Normal, Illinois, the other half of the twin municipalities of Bloomington and Normal.
The building with the Paxtons name over its entrance was the first of the two buildings to be constructed. Known as the C. U. Williams & Son Building, the four-story building was constructed as an automobile showroom, garage and lodge hall. Called “the largest in any city of Bloomington’s size,” this impressive steel-frame and brick edifice was testament to the coming automobile age. Of particular note are the large second-story showroom windows designed to display twice as many cars from the street.
According to the McLean County Museum of History, and his son Walter sold the latest models from early automakers, including E-M-F, Chalmers, Moon, Stearns, Studebaker, Willys-Overland and Woods (the latter known for its electric cars). "The manufacturers that we are representing are all old and well-established houses - there cars are long past the experimental stage," was a C. U. Williams & Son promise.
About four years after opening his automobile showroom, Williams commissioned A. T. Simmons to design the Castle Theatre next door. Upon its completion, Williams used the upper floors above the theater for garage space. Both buildings had freight elevators large enough to accommodate the cars of the day.
In later years an office equipment company by the name of Paxtons occupied the C. U. Williams & Son Building. It is now the home of the legal offices of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP, trial lawyers specializing in medical malpractice.
The Castle Theatre opened January 24, 1916 as a 1,100-seat movie theatre. It was Bloomington's first real movie palace, and remained a popular Bloomington movie theater until 1988. The Castle Theatre reopened in 2003 after a much-needed restoration as a “brew and view” style first-run movie house but was closed again in January 2007. A church, which has used the theater for Sunday morning services since 2005, continued to meet at the Castle Theatre until late-2010. New owners took over and it is now used as a concert venue.
Both the C. U. Williams & Son Building and the Castle Theatre are contributing architectural properties in the Bloomington Central Business District listed in 1985 on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The district includes roughly twelve square blocks of the city and encompasses 140 buildings, 118 of which are contributing buildings to the district's historic character.
Bloomington is the seat of McLean County. It is adjacent to Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area. Bloomington is home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. Bloomington is 135 miles (217 km) southwest of Chicago, and 162 miles (261 km) northeast of St. Louis. The estimated population of Bloomington in 2019 was 77,330, with a metro population of 191,067.
... receives the 10 commandments on mount Sinai. With this one
I expand my concept of stretched minifigures.
Eighty kilometres southwest of Paris, the town of Chartres is home to one of the finest and best preserved cathedrals in all of Europe. In fact, for my money the cathedral is Europe’s single most stunning piece of medieval art. Its windows are spectacular beyond compare—most of them original, having survived intact since the 13th century.
After having escaped damage during the French Revolution, the cathedral came within a hair’s breadth of being destroyed during the Second World War. On 16 August, 1944 as a corps of General Patton’s Third Army was preparing to capture Chartres, an order was issued to shell the cathedral on suspicion its tower was occupied by German snipers and observers. It was spared only by the actions of an American Army officer, one Colonel Welborn Barton Griffith, who volunteered to go behind enemy lines and reconnoiter. At great personal risk he determined that the cathedral was empty, the order was rescinded and one of western civilisation’s great cultural monuments was preserved. In a bitter irony, later that same day only a few kilometres away in the town of Lèves Griffith was killed in action.
The incident is a sobering commentary on the degree to which the fog of war can lead us to contemplate actions which, under normal circumstances, we would view as unthinkably barbaric.
In the centre of the Rose window seen here, the victorious Christ sits on his emerald throne. In the central lancet window below, Mary, crowned and with the Christ Child on her left arm, stands between lancets depicting the four major prophets of the Old testament carrying on their shoulders the four New Testament evangelists.
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The #MacroMondays #HolidayLights theme
"Don't worry dear. I won't set fire to your antique family bible and I won't cover the floor with bits of wax I'll have to carve out of this candle."
Well, one out of two isn't bad. Merry Christmas all. This is Luke Chapter Two as recorded in an antique family bible handed down to my dear, very trusting and forgiving wife. It's illuminated by a candle which I carved to reveal its wick to the camera and to prevent a shadow falling on the text.
It's a stacked image taken using a 12mm extension tube, with a vignette and some grain added.
HMM all.