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Title:God of Hosts, Monastery of Saint John of Rila
Notes:"The monastery complex, regarded as one of the foremost masterpieces of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, was declared a national historical monument in 1976 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Since 1991 it has been entirely subordinate to the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church." [from Wikipedia]On 25 May 2002, Pope John Paul II visited Rila monastery during his pilgrimage to Bulgaria. He was greeted by the Monastery's igumen, Bishop Ioan, who had been an observer at the Second Vatican Council.
Date:1834-1862
Building:Rila Monastery
Object/Function:Fresco
Country:Bulgaria
Scripture:Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Person as Subject:God (Biblical figure)
Lectionary links:CProp18
AAdvt04
General Subject:Love
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Record Number:55652 Last Updated: 2020-12-17 15:59:36 Record Created: 2013-06-19 14:07:54
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