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Dick Osseman | all galleries >> Istanbul >> Museums - Müzeler >> Kariye a.k.a. Chora >> Inner Narthex > Istanbul Kariye or Chora Church
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Istanbul Kariye or Chora Church

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The virgin blessed: Joachim holds the infant Mary in his arms and advances towards three priests, seated around a table, who will bless the child. Note Joachim's hands are covered.


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Nikos 05-Oct-2008 15:32
Guest is a correct. According to the apocrypha gospels Joakim father of baby Mary made a big feast and called the priests of the Temple. There they blessed her
Guest 01-Oct-2006 20:35
The Virgin Mary in the arms of her father Joachim being blessed by the Temple Priests.