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Photography Area~Our Photos => Architecture / Buildings => Topic started by: Barbarian on November 16, 2009, 10:38:35 PM
Literally, "the sleeping of the God-bearer." The Eastern Church has a slightly different tradition on the death of Mary than the Western Church, both agreeing that her body was assumed into Heaven.
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This is from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Plano, Texas.
A beautiful painting. I'm glad you gave the translation - I was going to ask for it anyway! :D
Interesting painting - nice capture also.
Becky