Unknown female saint
This damaged female saint is facing west on the central arch of the northern arcade and was photographed before cleaning.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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Unknown female saint
This damaged female saint is facing east on the central arch of the northern arcade and was photographed before cleaning.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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Unknown female saint
This figure is facing St. Catherine and the west on the westernmost arch of the northern arcade but although generally well-preserved, the inscription naming the saint has not survived. This picture was taken before the image was cleaned.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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St. Catherine
St. Catherine is well-preserved and is the east-facing saint on the westernmost arch of the northern arcade. This picture was taken before the fresco was cleaned.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Emma Loosley
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St. Sergius
St. Sergius faces eastwards on the northern arcade of the nave, directly opposite St. Bacchus on the south side. He had been identified by an inscription but is very damaged in comparison with St. Bacchus.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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The evangelist Luke
The evangelist Luke is on the western spandrel of the northern arcade of the nave and although partially damaged is still identifiable as St. Luke.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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The evangelist John
John is located on the eastern spandrel of the northern arcade of the nave and is the most damaged of the four evangelists. This picture was taken before the painting was cleaned and consolidated.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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Christ and the apostles
Christ and the apostles stand immediately above the semi-dome of the apse on the triumphal arch. Christ is flanked by Saints Peter and Paul who have their recognisable features of white hair and beard for St. Peter and a dark beard and receding hairline for St. Paul. Although the scene has been quite damaged, some elements are very well preserved and the image of St. Paul was the only illustration used in the commemorative service books handed to priests during Pope John Paul II's visit to Damascus in 2001.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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The Annunciation
The Annunciation was painted at the top of the triumphal arch with the Angel Gabriel north of the window, the Virgin Mary to the south and Christ Emmanuel in a mandorla above. Sadly most of this scene was stolen overnight in 1986 whilst volunteers were restoring the monastery.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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Cross
This cross was painted as part of the first fresco cycle at some point between 1058 and 1095. It is located on the eastern spandrel in the south aisle of the church.
Emma Loosley
2003-05-03
Charles Chemaly
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