February 24, 2012

Jerusalem, Israel: Church of Mary Magdalene; things to do

Church of Mary Magdalene


Featuring seven golden onion domes, the Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene was built in honor of the czar's mother in 1886. A mosaic inside depicts the legend of Mary Magdalene presenting an egg to the Emperor Tiberias. When she handed it to him, the egg is said to have turned red, symbolic of Jesus' blood. Nuns from all over the world now live here in the convent.

golden onion domes of Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem, Israel
golden onion domes of Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem, Israel



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image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

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