Holy work!Today for the first time I saw how they fill the oil lamps on the edicule, above the entrance to the tomb of Jesus.
You see the monk's assistant holding up a little "tool kit," containing tweezers for the wicks (I would assume).
After his work on the tall ladder in the dimness inside the Holy Sepulchre, the Greek priest stepped out into the bright sunlight of the church's parvis and happily posed with many members of a tourist group..
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ReplyDeleteA most unusual sight to see!
ReplyDeleteGreat and interesting post, Dina, thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I guess work has to be done everywhere and by everyone. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA humurous title, Dina! The monk on the ground looks much shorter than on the ladder:)
ReplyDeleteIt looks a little dangerous!
ReplyDeleteAn important job accomplished .... I guess there are many such jobs that happen every day without us ever being aware of it.
ReplyDeleteWith the way I experience vertigo, I wouldn't be able to do that job!
ReplyDeleteThe details are so beautiful. Not work I would mind doing myself but I'm not holy (enough!) :-)
ReplyDeleteCiel, decide about yourself after you see this video from the same spot:
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Wow, amazing details on above the entrance arch. I have this childhood dream of visiting Jerusalem one day. This scene is common here but on the reverse, usually it is the assistant climbing the ladder and the priest giving instructions from below.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't like to have that job. I have a thing about heights. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeneath Thy Feet
How nice he is a sport about having his picture taken!
ReplyDeleteMay I find this very funny?
ReplyDeleteVery much in keeping with the old traditions, I suppos e, Dina. Not only dangerous work,but Isuspectthe burning wick might also be a little smelly.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the priests have to actually 'pay' to work in such a holy place.
I love it when I get to see for myself the answer to a question that I had been wondering about (like how those oil lamps were filled). Your question was answered, you shared the secret and at the same time, you treated us to beautiful photographs of ancient structures.
ReplyDeleteScary video...
ReplyDeleteNeat! So glad you got to see this and share it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of work. Beautiful though. Looks like the priest is a very good sport.
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