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Organizers John and Doris Wanamaker said the event will be held at the church, 1360 Smith Road, Ashland, 4-7 p.m. Sunday and will include more than 200 nativity scenes in various art forms from ...
Below Joseph is a large metal grate, possibly covering the mouth of an underground cistern. In the background, to the left, is a tiny scene of an angel announcing the birth of Jesus to shepherds, while to the right is a city scene with a road, walls and towers. Detail, central panel. The two smaller side panels show related scenes.
The church was originally commissioned by Constantine the Great a short time after his mother Helena's visit to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in 325-326, on the site that was traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.[3][4] That original basilica was likely built between 330-333, being already mentioned in 333, and was dedicated on 31 ...
A mosaic scene of the Crucifixion of Christ at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Traditionally, Orthodox churches weren’t considered complete until every possible surface was ...
A same-sex church nativity scene featuring two mothers of Baby Jesus sparked anger among conservative Catholics and politicians in Italy who called the display “dangerous, as well as shameful ...
Other sculptural representations of the Nativity include ivory miniatures, carved stone sarcophagi, architectural features such as capitals and door lintels, and free standing sculptures. Free-standing sculptures may be grouped into a Nativity scene (crib, creche or presepe) within or outside a church, home, public place or natural setting. The ...
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits the Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo, Egypt, on January 10, 2019. [State Department photo/Public Domain] Date: 10 January 2019: Source: File:Secretary Pompeo Visits the Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo, Egypt (32819167098).jpg: Author: U.S. Department of State from United States (changes by ...