The West Face of the Basilica

The west face of the Sinai basilica is decorated with a central cross and two flanking palm trees bearing clusters of dates. These were carved out of solid granite blocks in the middle of the sixth century.

Δίκαιος ὡς φοῖνιξ ἀνθήσει.

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. (Psalm 91:13 LXX)

2 comments to The West Face of the Basilica

  • Maria

    Dear Father Justin gratefully thanks a lot for your photograph!
    I haven’t noticed before this palm tree..

  • Maria

    Is amazing the importance And Harmony between the „ Δίκαιος ὡς φοῖνιξ ἀνθήσει.

    The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. (Psalm 91:13 LXX)„ and the palms trees ..
    Once again ,thanks a lot Father Justin , hope depicts the photograph

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