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On the eastern transverse arch of the central bay, which is a strengthened later addition, the Annunciation scene in a compound with Christ as the Ancient of Days is illustrated.

The Virgin is depicted enthroned, holding the spindle in front of an…

Prophets could not be missed from the fourteenth century iconographic programme of the central nave, as traditionally the upper sections of the churches were used for their depiction due to their profession.
As this is the case, the prophecy of…

The Burning Bush, which is represented on the eastern face of the western arch of the naos, along with the scene of Ezekiel with the Closed Door and the Holy Mandilion, attest the message of Incarnation through prophecies by Prophets of the Old…

The Holy Mandylion, which is represented on the eastern face of the western arch of the naos, along with the Burning Bush and the scene of Ezekiel with the Closed Door, attest the message of Incarnation through prophecies of the Old Testament. In…

The scene of Ezekiel with the Closed Door, which is represented on the eastern face of the western arch of the naos, along with the Burning Bush and the Mandylion, attest the message of Incarnation through prophecies by Prophets of the Old Testament.…

On the soffit of the western transverse arch of the naos, Prophet Jeremiah and Isaiah are portrayed. They carry on a custom which dictates the inclusion of Prophets within the upper part of the iconographic program of a church.
Jeremiah is drawn on…

On the southern lower zone of the western vault of the naos, the scene of the Raising of Lazarus appears. The representation shows Lazarus coming out of his tomb after the command of Christ. Behind Him follow two Apostles. Additionally a number of…

The top of the western side of the vault is occupied by the scene of the Pentecost with six Apostles depicted on either side. In the centre, there is a medallion with the Preparation of the Throne.
The preservation of the fresco is poor but the…

In the lunette above the western door of the naos, leading to the narthex, two scenes of the life of Christ are depicted. The southern represents the Entry to Jerusalem. It dates back to the 1105 A.D. iconographic cycle of the church.
Christ is…

In the lunette above the western door of the naos, leading to the narthex, two scenes of the life of Christ are depicted. The northern shows the Last Supper and like the neighbouring murals, it is dated to the original mural painting executed by the…