Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Quiet in the crypt!

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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.
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(More about the quiet Our Lady of the Spasm Church is
here and here, including how it got its rather queer name.)
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This post is also for Our World Tuesday.
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25 comments:

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

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  2. 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:-)

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  3. 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

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  4. 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!

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

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

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

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  8. What a beautifully serene photo that first one is.

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  9. 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

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

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

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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

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

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  15. That first photo is so peaceful.

    Linda
    ABC WEdnesday Team

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

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  17. Absolutely fascinating, Dina. You never miss.

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

    Q is for quadruped

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  19. That sure is an unusual name. Great shots.

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

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  21. 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

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  22. 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

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  23. 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.

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