The image of Christ the Almighty painted in the main dome, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospel in the left.
Numele vine din greacă și înseamnă „Cel care ține totul în mână”. Hristos este înfățișat din piept în sus, privind direct spre credincioși, cu mâna dreaptă binecuvântând și cu Evanghelia în mâna stângă.
Este pictat în cel mai înalt punct al bisericii, în turlă, pentru că turla simbolizează cerul.
See also
- FrescoPainting done on wet plaster; the colours bond with the wall and last for centuries.
- IconA sacred image painted according to ancient rules on wood, glass or a wall; the faithful venerate it rather than worship it.
- Tower (dome drum)The tower rising above the church, usually over the nave; inside, Christ Pantocrator is painted at its top.
In the same category
- Brâncovenesc styleThe late-17th-century architectural style of Wallachia, with columned porches and rich stone carving.
- Dedicatory inscription (pisanie)The inscription above the entrance stating who built the church, when, and under which ruler or bishop.
- Eight-pointed crossA cross with three horizontal bars: a short top one, a long one and a slanted lower one.
- KhachkarA carved stone slab bearing a cross surrounded by plant and geometric motifs, emblem of Armenian art.
- Last JudgementA scene usually painted on the west wall showing the end of the world: Christ judges, the righteous go to Paradise and sinners to hell.
- Votive paintingThe painting showing the founders offering a model of the church to Christ, the Mother of God or the patron saint.