On the Tuesday after Thomas Sunday, Father Michael celebrated the Liturgy at Al Bustan, a small chapel dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
The Litany of Fervent Supplication
Censing at the Cherubic Hymn
An old fashioned rose was blooming in the garden
The cross over the entrance to the small chapel
Inspirational photo Father Justin
The light gradient ascends upward
with perfect balance, accentuating the cross.
Antique roses so lovely and appropriate for Mother’s day, and celebrating the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. I love visiting the antique Rose garden in Brenham, TX.
Perfect photos, once again, thanks Father Justin !!
Father Justin, What is the meaning of al Bustan? Is it derived from the Arabic word for garden? Beautiful pictures.
Al Bustan means ‘garden’ or ‘grove’. There was a chapel at the site before the sixth century. It was built at the traditional place where Moses descended with the Ten Commandments.