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Ghara Klisa, the Black Church

. Our World Tour Adventure ., Iran

Sunday August 10, 2014

A few pictures from the Black Church. Built over 2,000 years ago and rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed it in the 1300’s. Dedicated to one of Christ’s apostles, St. Thaddeus or commonly known as St Jude. It was last worked on 300 years ago and hasn’t been touched since.

The original church was built over 2,000 years ago with black volcanic stones.
The original church was built over 2,000 years ago with black volcanic stones.
The white part was added in the 1300's after an earthquake.
The white part was added in the 1300’s after an earthquake.

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Angels.
Angels.
Slaying a dragon.
Slaying a dragon.
The altar where St. Thaddeus is buried.
The altar where St. Thaddeus is buried.
The priest in charge of the 1300 restoration carved his comments to the left of the alter.
The priest in charge of the 1300 restoration carved his comments to the left of the altar.

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Intricate carving.
Intricate carving.
Monks used to live and teach religion from these small rooms.
Monks used to live and teach religion from these small rooms.
St. Thaddeus also known as St. Jude, one of Christ's apostles.
St. Thaddeus also known as St. Jude, one of Christ’s apostles.
The entrance.
The entrance.

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Jocelyn with new friends.
Jocelyn with new friends.
Mr. Pom greeted us with flowers, chocolate, a delicious breakfast and...
Mr. Pom greeted us with flowers, chocolate, a delicious breakfast and…
...a real nice banner!
…a real nice banner!
Ready to ride.
Ready to ride.
Jocelyn with a new friend.
Jocelyn with a new friend.

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