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Parecclesion
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Parecclesion
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Chora Church
Indoor Architecture

Periode : approx. between 1320 and 1321
Area related : Istanbul

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To the right of the esonarthex, doors open into the side chapel, or parecclesion. The parecclesion was used as a mortuary chapel for family burials and memorials. The second largest dome (4.5 m diameter) in the church graces the centre of the roof of the parecclesion.

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A small passageway links the parecclesion directly into the naos, and off this passage can be found a small oratory and a storeroom. The parecclesion is covered in frescoes :
- 1. Anastasis, the Resurrection. Christ, who had just broken down the gates of hell, is standing in the middle and pulling Adam and Eve out of their tombs. Behind Adam stand John the Baptist, David, and Solomon. Others are righteous kings
- 2. Second coming of Christ, the last judgment. Jesus is enthroned and on both sides the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist (this trio is also called the Deesis)
- 3. Virgin and Child
- 4. Heavenly Court of Angels
- 5. Two panels of Moses.
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The Resurrection
Anastasis
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Virgin and Child - Heavenly Court of Angels
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Aaron et ses fils apportent leurs offrandes devant l'Autel
Thème biblique
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Isaïe et l'Ange
Thème biblique
approx. from 1320 to 1321
La Terre et la Mer donnent la mort
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
L'Archange Michel
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Last judgment
Deesis
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
L'entrée des Elus au Paradis
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Trois pères de l'Eglises
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Trois pères de l'Eglises
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Saint Cosme le Poète
Thème religieux
from 1320 to 1321
Saint Jean Damascène
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
Saint Joseph le Poète
Thème religieux
approx. from 1320 to 1321
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