Father Justin's Blog

The twentieth century door into the narthex has panes of coloured glass. At certain times of the year, at the beginning of vespers, the sun creates patches of colour on the inlaid marble floor. The blue reflection is more diffuse, while the green, red, and yellow are more distinct.

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The inlaid floor of the bema at Sinai, made from Proconessian marble and other hardstones, lit by the light of a single candle.