Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Quiet in the crypt!

.
Quiet is the key word for today's Q post for ABC Wednesday.

Shhhh, we are descending to the dark crypt beneath the Armenian Catholic church in the Old City.

OK, no talking; the mysteries of faith seldom have an explanation anyway . . . .

A nun in black is behind the glass doors in this unusual chapel.
First read the signs carefully, if you dare to enter.
.
(More about the quiet Our Lady of the Spasm Church is here and here, including how it got its rather queer name.)
.
This post is also for Our World Tuesday.
.
Posted by at
Labels: , , , ,

25 comments:

  1. Rob SiemannNovember 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    The altar is very impressive! But... No photos.

    ReplyDelete
  2. TaniaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, we were there today! I could not understand what the round gold thing was. But, the place and picture of Jesus and Maria was very special. That`s a good word for Q! I was quiet:-)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Kay L. DaviesNovember 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I love the first photo, Dina. It is so serene.
    Unfortunately, I decided to look up the Armenian genocide, and the subject did not make pleasant reading. However, I am now more well-informed.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I learn something new from you everyday Dina! The name of the church Our Lady of the Spasm gave me quite a start...so I decided to check out your related posts...now I understand. There is a lot to be said for QUIET in this modern world, so if it can found under a church it is a precious thing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Roger Owen GreenNovember 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I LOVE THAT SIGN. Mystical.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

    ReplyDelete
  6. Rinkly RimesNovember 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I almost stopped breathing as I looked at your photographs! I was afraid to cause a disturbance!

    ReplyDelete
  7. VPNovember 8, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I bet that some Italians let their cellphones ring down there...

    ReplyDelete
  8. Scriptor SenexNovember 8, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    What a beautifully serene photo that first one is.

    ReplyDelete
  9. CloudiaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I felt the shiver of the forbidden and mysterious, Dina. Another wonderful post. Thank you.
    Reminds me of one of my favorite place in Honolulu: the Royal (Hawaiian) Mausoleum. The Kalakaua Dynasty Crypt is like you top photo
    with artifacts and niches behind a gate at the bottom of the steps, including a bust of the king. . .

    Aloha from Honolulu

    Comfort Spiral

    > < } } ( ° >

    ><}}(°>

    < ° ) } } > <

    ReplyDelete
  10. Leif HagenNovember 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    A fun adventure to go down in the crypt! We sure don't have crypts here in Eagan!

    ReplyDelete
  11. cieldequimperNovember 8, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Fabulous first shot Dina!

    ReplyDelete
  12. crystalNovember 8, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Neat photos! I've never been in an adoration chapel - didn't have one at my church. Crypts are so interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    What an oasis it must be ! Thank you for the much needed escape. Please have a good Wednesday.

    And yes, there might be some mobiles ringing from here as well.

    ReplyDelete
  14. genieNovember 9, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    When the nuns tell you to be quiet, they mean it. I know from experience after many years of boarding school with the Dominicans. Love the pictures especially the first one. It looks so nun-like. genie

    ReplyDelete
  15. FranNovember 9, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    This church was never open when I tried to visit - thanks for "letting me in."

    ReplyDelete
  16. LindaNovember 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    That first photo is so peaceful.

    Linda
    ABC WEdnesday Team

    ReplyDelete
  17. Louis la VacheNovember 9, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Dina, you come up with the most amazingly delightful posts!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Petrea BurchardNovember 9, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Absolutely fascinating, Dina. You never miss.

    ReplyDelete
  19. MaRNovember 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Perfect for the theme. Fantastic shots, particularly the first one.

    Q is for quadruped

    ReplyDelete
  20. diane bNovember 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    That sure is an unusual name. Great shots.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Greensboro Daily PhotoNovember 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a haunting photo! And a GREAT "Q" Silentium" sounds like a word that would appear in a J.K. Rowling novel.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Kim, USANovember 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I only wonder if I could visit this place but because of you Dina, I did ^_^ Now I knew why it is called "spasm" I think mother Mary has suffered more than that. Seeing her son being flagged, crowned with thorns, carrying a cross, geez a common mother could not take it, it will suffer heart attack! A beautiful place to be quite and be alone in the presence of God, just remarkable post you've got in here Dina. Thanks!

    ABC

    ReplyDelete
  23. VirginiaNovember 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Interesting post. I think I'd have a hard time obeying the rules!

    This reminds me that my 6 year old grandson heard the word NUN on the car radio and said, "I don't know what a nun is , but I know what a noun is!" And he did~! :)
    V

    ReplyDelete
  24. Reader WilNovember 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Interesting to know that prie- dieu means kneeler. I didn't know this. We have no kneelers in our protestant churches, only with weddings for the married couples.

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    mysterious...i liked the 1st photo!

    My Third Eye

    ReplyDelete


Thanks for your comment!
Comment moderation is on so I will see any new comments even on older posts!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)