he would take Communion. The Cross: Christs Second Coming in glory, The jewelled Cross, sign of Christs transfiguration, crucifixion and Second Coming. Justine is looking forward to the St. Patrick's Day celebration. In this case, He has become the Gardener in Eden. Date palms, symbols of paradise, fruitfulness and victory. This emphasizes the priestly significance of his offering. It is set in divine time, in kairos, where past, present and future exist together in Christ. Christ the symbols of the four Evangelists. Despite its former arian cult, the inner mosaic decoration shows two implementation phases: around 561, after Goths were run out of town, the church was converted to Catholic orthodoxy (Justinian's Edict) and consecrated to Tours' Bishop, with the name of St. Martin in "Gold Heaven" - because of its shining gold lacunar ceiling. We have instead the cross, with Christs face set in a small medallion at its centre, and the large figure of Saint Apollinare. The upper tier. Through us the cosmos can become garment and adornment for the Body of Christ. The mosaic aims to encompass not just the beginning but also the end, the fulfilment of Gods work of salvation in Christ. This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. (Acts 1:11). Mosaic The Three Magi In Sant Apollinare Nuovo In Ravenna close. - [Steven] Their outfits are spectacular. Their presence confirms the reading of the apse as a paradise, regained by Christ through the victorious cross. Christ scenes in, Arians and the church of SantApollinare Nuovo, the gold background now dominates. It is here, during the Holy Liturgy, that the Holy Spirit descends and makes the bread the Body of Christ, and the wine His Blood. And what we see are Palms traditionally represent paradise and a fruit bearing life. Lucky for us ! Thus the cross in our mosaic is golden and jewelled, to show that it is not only the instrument of the crucifixion but also the sign of conquest and transformation, the means by which Christ tramples down death by death. 1 / 13 Mausoleum of Galla Placidia And so we have this church as evidence of these two different beliefs Mosaics in Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna (6th century) The sumptuous mosaics that cover the walls of the nave in Sant'Apollinare Nuovo reflect the dominant role that mosaics had assumed in the churches of the Christian East. - A kingdom. Church and her theology of artistic beauty. A paradise is a secure enclosure, with the suggestion therefore of permanence; it is a domain, a kingdom; it is a large garden or park; it includes animals; it is a royal park, where the king and queen enjoy the company of their family and friends; and it is a place where God has placed us and given us a task. But, as we shall see, these themes are nevertheless theologically implicit in the mosaics explicit linking of the Transfiguration with the Holy Liturgy and the Lords Second Coming. Here in our mosaic we see a garden made according to this same divine pattern of a perfect imperfection, and not a sterile symmetry. This garden has a pleasing blend of orderliness and variation. The twelve lambs beside him represent all the faithful, and the garden around him is a microcosm of the whole creation that he and all the faithful offer in the Eucharist, and upon which the Holy Spirit descends and transforms. It is enacted in the Holy Liturgy that is performed within its embrace, for the mosaic is in an apse and therefore surrounds the sanctuary and Holy Table. Or to use another analogy, as spiritual gardeners we are to cultivate the wild and wonderful world into a garden. These female saints on the north wall of the church stand opposite opposite a mosaic of male martyr- saints on the south wall whose clothing reveals different gammadia. . The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy.It was erected by Ostrogoth King Theodoric the Great as his palace chapel during the first quarter of the 6th century (as attested to in the Liber Pontificalis).This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to "Christ the Redeemer".. Before this apse the faithful participate in the divine feast and are themselves transfigured into the body of Christ. [1] The Septuagint translates the Hebrew term gan or garden (Genesis 2:8 and Ezekiel 28:13) with the Greek word paradeisos. The eighth day resurrection therefore takes human nature beyond the endless trapped cycle of the seven day week. They symbolize the four evangelists: the eagle is John; the man Matthew, the lion Mark, and the ox Luke. The word began as an old Iranian word, paridayda, and signified a walled enclosure. This reminds me of something that Saint Paissius of the Holy Mountain once said to me. Abel the shepherd stands to his right and offers a lamb, and Abraham to his left offers his son Isaac. The artists power over his or her medium is that of craft and wisdom (Minerva the Roman god of wisdom was pertinently also the good of crafts). That this is a valid interpretation of the ninety-nine stars is affirmed by the inclusion of Abraham in a mosaic panel on the south wall of the apse (see figure 18). As we have discussed, our mosaic concentrates on the purpose of events in Christs life, and not just the events themselves. were changed at that point to reflect Orthodox beliefs and to erase what was felt It depicts the priest King Melchezidek standing behind an altar with bread and wine, with Abel offering a lamb on his right, and Abraham offering Isaac on his left. And there are still more laid out on the triumphal arch and in the curved apsidal wall below. The Church is a priestly being, whose calling is to give thanks for all creation and to offer it to the Creator. And Bishop Apollinare was not present in the Transfiguration, so why does he figure so large in the depiction? In this article I want to explore some of the themes expressed by this splendid mosaic. Finally, paradise came to be equated with Eden through the Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. For the Greeks it became paradeisos, a park for animals. For the Persians it came to refer to their expansive walled gardens. So as well as depicting Apollinare as a celebrating bishop, our mosaic also suggests his and by extension, our role as acting role as kings and queens within the world. One sees such palms in many other Italian mosaics, such as at SantApollinare Nuovo in Ravenna (6th c.), the ceiling mosaic of Arian Baptistery also in Ravenna (5thc.), at Santa Prassede in Rome (9thc.), and in the apse mosaic of Santa Cecilia also in Rome (9thc.). And when we looked down the nave, we see fabulous mosaics. As Metropolitan Kallistos Ware has written, One is priest (Christ); some are priests (the ordained clergy); all are priests (the laity). Why, we might ask, is Christ depicted so small, and in the midst of a great cross instead of in His shining garments? Emperor Justinian, San Vitale, Ravenna, 6th century. Nov 2019. topics together to highlight the unified witness But the rest of the cosmos is nevertheless also capable of participating in Gods glory, each thing according to its capacity. Early Christian, 493-504; established by Theodoric when he was king of Italy; palace church; relics of St. Apollinarus brought here in 9th cent. Apollinaris of Ravenna (Italian: Apollinare; Greek: , Apollinarios, Late Latin: Apolenaris) is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ, led his flock as a good shepherd and honoured the Church of Classis near Ravenna by a glorious martyrdom." Our bishop Apollinare is a spiritual gardener as well as a priest. 405-431 and builder of Ravennas cathedral and baptistery; and Ursicinus (VRSISINVS), bishop 533 -536, and commissioner of SantApollinare in Classe. He wants to show His disciples the purpose and end of His work a few days before His crucifixion. and the Christ child surrounded by four angels. They reflect the dominant role that mosaics had assumed in the churches of the . But our mosaic gives no indication of such a mountain. Some also interpret these two holy places as representing respectively the Jews and the Gentiles, who come together in the Church. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004, page 19. The mosaic then honours some important personalities of the Church of Ravenna. They were not Romans, Detail. the other side female, replaced the mosaics created But everything about this apse suggests a schema extremely well thought out and multivalenced. They are the only human figures in our mosaic that are clothed entirely in white. For, as St Paul so poetically writes, the Father raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). The hand above would therefore indicate the voice of the Father, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him (Matthew 17:5). This is the institution of When modern man makes streetlights for the night he places the lampposts precisely the same distances apart and makes each lamp identical in brightness and colour. The mosaics in the apse have been replaced, but the ones along the walls are still intact and beautifully maintained. This church contains magnificent mosaics depicting the teachings, miracles, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ; these are among the oldest such representations in existence and are campanile In campanile This in part explains the special luminosity of our mosaic. Finally, paradise came to be equated with Eden through the Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. He's made Ravenna his capital. That this is a valid interpretation of the ninety-nine stars is affirmed by the inclusion of Abraham in a mosaic panel on the south wall of the apse. Thank you everyone. Moses and Elijah are depicted plainly either side of the cross. Mosaics in the nave of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna (northern Italy) depicting twenty-two female saints, preceded by the three Magi, processing towards the Virgin and Child, and twenty-six male saints, probably originally preceded by *Stephen (the First Martyr, S00030), processing towards Christ; created under Bishop Agnellus, 557/570. This is a sign of intercession and, most critically, the gesture used by the presiding bishop or priest at the epiclesis when, on behalf of all the faithful, he asks the Holy Spirit to come down upon us and these gifts here spread forth. In Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the co-existence of wall decorations in part from the end of the 5th. Mosaic three magi on wall of cathedral Sant Apollinare Nuovo. Such sunrise type clouds are common in apsidal mosaics in Rome. during the time of Theodoric. Quite remarkably, close inspection of the little golden designs on Saint Apollinares chasuble reveals that they are in fact bees (see figure 13). famous church in Ravenne, San Vitale, which is a central plan, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a Basilica plan. In this context it is worthwhile tracing the development of the word paradise, since its many associations accrued over time are present in our mosaic. It is at once historical, liturgical and eschatological (a fancy word which means the theology of the end times). The Two Faces of Jesus - How the early church pictured the divine, Robert M. Jensen, BR 18:05, Oct 2002. them, there is no sky. Also, on either side of the great jewelled cross are three sheep. To this theme we shall now turn. A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna. my blood, and remember me. Which word could best replace allocatedallocatedallocated in line 10 ? Which phrase best describes the style of the Christ as Good Shepherd mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna? The mosaic is a profound theological discourse. This theme of beginning and end is further alluded to by the depiction (executed in the 7th century) of Jerusalem and Bethlehem atop the triumphal arch. than everybody else because he is more important. At its heart is a medallion bearing an image of Christ. this gift from your most holy Church. God promised: I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you (Genesis 17:7). Perhaps that could make a good article for the OAJ ?. Here is the wine, this is The secret to this mosaic lies in the fact that it depicts not merely the past, but also the present and the future. Portrayals of Jesus as universal sovereign or victorious hero were favoured in areas influenced first by the culture of the imperial court, and then by Byzantine art. In our mosaic we find coloured clouds both in the apse and on the uppermost register (executed in the 9th century) atop the triumphal arch. It is a precursor to the rich vision that St Maximus the Confessor was to write about a century later, where in Christ the human person becomes both microcosm and mediator, to use Lars Thunbergs phrase. $4.95 + $4.65 shipping. For the sake of completeness we can mention the date palms that stand either side of the apse. Absolutely! It is however not impossible that it is a remake of an earlier work made at the same time as the conch mosaic, in the sixth century. And above the cross is the Greek word for fish, , the famous acrostic formed by the initials of five Greek words meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, the Saviour.. For this reason the Son also appeared in the fullness of time to show how the copy resembles Him.[1]. By association they also set everyone who worships in the basilica within the fellowship of all believers, past, present and future. But we shall come to these later. But I would suggest that our cross also suggests the Ascension, or rather the words of the angels accompanying the Ascension: Men of Galilee, they said, why do you stand here looking into the sky? Whereas the Melchezidek mosaic opposite combines the roles of priest and king in one person, here the principle is expressed by the, ideally, harmonious relationship between two distinct entities, the state and the Church. As we have discussed, our mosaic concentrates on the purpose of events in Christs life, and not just the events themselves. Such is the sixth century apse mosaic at the basilica of Saint Apollinare in Classe, five miles from Ravenna, Italy. Luke tells us that they were speaking about Christs departure about to be fulfilled in Jerusalem. For the Persians it came to refer to their expansive walled gardens. We recall that not only did Christs person shine with light on Tabor, but also His inanimate garments. But when God made the starry lights for the night He varied their size, spacing and colour, and this soothes the soul. The Gospel of Matthew makes very clear the connection between the Taboric experience and the Second Coming when he writes: Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom (Matthew 16:28). We are witnessing the material word shining with light, like Christs garment on Mount Tabor. If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. Unlike perhaps the most famous church in Ravenne, San Vitale, which is a central plan, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a Basilica plan. (The Feast of the Transfiguration, Great Vespers, Aposticha). the scene for a moment. Mountains are not a place of instasy and a place to remain, but gardens can be. - Animals. The secret to this mosaic lies in the fact that it depicts not merely the past, but also the present and the future. Both the mosaic and the synoptic Gospel accounts affirm that the Transfiguration was in fact a foretaste given to the three apostles - and to us of His coming again in glory to establish His Kingdom without end. As kings as well as priests, we are called not just to give thanks for all creation, but also to work within it to transform it like bees. All this fecundity is finally embraced and contained by a broad arch of foliage that supports a host of birds, singing no doubt. In fact it replaces the mountain with a garden, a paradise. The effect of seeing exactly the same iconography again and again, no matter how profound its original conception might be, can be to put us to sleep spiritually rather than open our noetic eyes. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. These female saints on the north wall of the church stand opposite opposite a mosaic of male martyr- saints on the south wall whose clothing reveals different gammadia. To this paradise add animals, trees, birds, and a saint. But before we get to that, let's talk about the church for a second. Is this precise number significant? 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God created the world in six days, and rested on the seventh. Either side of the crosss arms are the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the alphabet. He did not want to overwhelm us. Some commentators also interpret these two holy places as representing respectively the Jews and the Gentiles, who come together in the Church. Scholars date the uppermost tier of the triumphal arch to the ninth century. And at the front of the The palace-church of Sant' yet never dimmed by sharing of its light, There's another frieze of large figures that are interrupted by the windows on the side of the church. Above that are smaller It is here, during the Holy Liturgy, that the Holy Spirit descends and makes the bread the Body of Christ, and the wine His Blood. In this context it is worthwhile tracing the development of the word paradise, since the many associations it has accrued over time are present in our mosaic. The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo was included in the list of Italian World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1996. Melchizedeks garment is identical to those worn by high priests Aaron in the third century fresco at Dura-Europos and Caiaphas in the sixth century mosaic in nearby SantApollinare Nuovo. The shrubs, rocks and flowering plants are likewise arranged, with a perfect imperfection. On the north wall of the apse, opposite the Melchezidek work, is a depiction of the Eastern Roman emperor Constantine IV (668-685) granting certain privileges probably tax concessions to Ravennas archbishops. Being a human person capable of a relationship with the living God, Saint Apollinare has a full halo of gold. Bethlehem, His birthplace, represents the beginning of Christs earthly ministry, and Jerusalem the fulfilment of it. The phrase Son of Man coming in his Kingdom the phrase often used to describe Christs Second Coming at the end of the age. Our guide started pointing out "ghostly images" in the . Download Full Size Image. The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is one of the top sights to see when visiting Ravenna near Venice and Bologna. Shop our jewelry in italy selection from top sellers and makers around the world. There are in fact ninety-nine stars in our mosaic. (2) Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (2) Chapel of Sant'Andrea (4) Baptistery of Neon (5) Basilica of San Vitale (6) the Mausoleum of Gall Placidia; If you're traveling by car and have ample time, consider stopping at the Classis Museum first. But gardens can be. As St Athanasius, wrote, God became man, that we might become gods (On the Incarnation, 54:3). In the centre is Christ in a medallion. We are clearly looking not at a wild forest but a garden, one cared for by men and women. The Church can prophetically oppose a secular power that acts contrary to Gods commandments, but it can also accept material assistance from it if this genuinely aids the Churchs spiritual work and benefits peoples lives. Collectively we are that lost sheep, and the good angels are the ninety-nine not lost. We could say that he is there simply because he was the first bishop of Ravenna. This suggests, as with Melchezidek, a union of priestly and royal ministries. Like the conch mosaic that takes liberties with historical reality in order to reveal the deeper meaning of the event, this mosaic panel also has some interesting additions. The eighth day resurrection therefore takes human nature beyond the endless trapped cycle of the seven day week. As kings as well as priests, we are called not just to give thanks for all creation, but also to work within it to transform it like bees. We respect your privacy. nave, we see fabulous mosaics. Magnificent Basilica. This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to 'Christ the Redeemer'. Lukes mention of eight days is a further affirmation of this interpretation. In Roman times they also represented victory. Jesus is represented with a gold halo around his head, which became a major custom of the time, in all art. SPEAKER 2: What we do have is an extraordinary apse mosaic. Including the triumphal arch, the mosaic measures about 14 metres/46 feet across and 15.5 metres/51 feet high. In other words, His second coming will be like His Ascension, with a cloud of witnesses (the stars), accompanied by the sign of the Son of Man (the cross). It was originally an Arian cathedral but became a Catholic church in 570. Christ the symbols of the four Evangelists. Whom do you seek? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.. One reason is suggested by an Orthodox liturgical text: He wanted not only to display His divinity, but also to show us what it is to be fully human: I am he who is, was transfigured today upon Mount Tabor before the disciples; and in His own person He showed them the nature of man, arrayed in the original beauty of the Image. for the Orthodox faith, he rededicated this church and many of the mosaics Their authority therefore exists not to subjugate and oppress their medium, but to raise it up and make it even more articulate. They are angelic warriors sent to war against demonic enemies and protect the world and the Church. And so you can see this Dura-Europos, 3rd century, Caiaphas the high priest. How are we to understand the large figure of Saint Apollinare (identified by the inscription SANCTVS APOLENARIS)? 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