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Hagia Sophia - Constantinople : The future ORTHODOX cathedral after 600 years of turkish occupation

•Nov 25, 2008

anti2ecume1satan1ism

http://www.orthodoxphotos.com/history... Hagia Sophia (Άγια Σοφία in Greek), the Church of Holy Wisdom, known variously as Sancta Sophia in Latin, is an ancient cathedral of the Church of Constantinople located in modern-day Istanbul, Turkey. It was converted to a mosque by the Turks and is now used as a museum. It is universally acknowledged as one of the great buildings of the world and a reference point in history of architecture. (The church is sometimes mistakenly called "Saint Sophia," as though it were named for a saint called Sophia.) http://www.esphigmenou.com/ The first great church on the site was built by Constantius II, the son of Constantine the Great, but was burned down during the Nika riots of 532. The building was rebuilt in its present form between 532 and 537 under the personal supervision of emperor Justinian the Great. It is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. Of great artistic value was its decorated interior with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings. The temple itself was so richly and artistically decorated that Justinian is believed to have said Νενίκηκά σε Σολομών: "Solomon, I have surpassed you!" The architects of the church were Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles, professors of geometry at the University of Constantinople. Justinian's basilica was at once the culminating architectural achievement of late antiquity and the first masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Its influence, both architecturally and liturgically, was widespread and enduring in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Muslim worlds alike. For over 900 years the Hagia Sophia was the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople and a principal setting for imperial ceremonies. It was converted to a mosque at the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmet II in 1453. Since Islam considers the depiction of the human form to be blasphemous— that is, it is iconoclastic—Hagia Sophia's iconographic mosaics were covered with plaster. For almost 500 years the principal mosque of Istanbul, Ayasofya, served as model for many of the Ottoman mosques of Constantinople such as the Shehzade Mosque, the Suleiman Mosque, and the Rustem Pasha Mosque. In 1934, under Turkish president Kemal Atatürk, Hagia Sofia was secularized and turned into the Ayasofya Museum. Nevertheless, the mosaics remained largely plastered over, and the building was allowed to decay. A 1993 UNESCO mission to Turkey noted falling plaster, dirty marble facings, broken windows, decorative paintings damaged by moisture, and ill-maintained lead roofing. Cleaning, roofing and restoration have since been undertaken. Although Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, are more secular than most Muslim countries, the status of Hagia Sophia remains a sensitive subject. The Islamic calligraphic displays suspended from the main dome remain in place. The mosaics are being gradually uncovered, including some visible from the ground floor. AGAINST Ecumenism http://www.orthodox.net/articles/agai... . ESPHIGMENOU Monastery, from Holy mount Athos is still under severe persecution, for refusing ECUMENISM, but continue their daily prayer services. Items under EMBARGO: All food deliveries. Medical Supplies. Physician's visits prohibited (monastery has diabetic monks and heart patients). Fuel for heating, cooking etc. http://www.esphigmenou.com/ The fathers of Esphigmenou struggle against the heresy of ecumenism which states that there is no one church which possesses the Truth. The Orthodox Church believes, as the monks of Esphigmenou Monastery believe, that the Church has never lost the Truth or its unity. The Nicene Creed states the Orthodox Church's dogmatic basis, "I believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I believe in one baptism." Ecumenism rejects these fundamental truths of the church by teaching that there are many churches and many baptisms. The beliefs of ecumenism and the beliefs of Orthodoxy are mutually exclusive. You can either believe in the Creed or you can believe in ecumenism, not both. By embracing ecumenism Patriarch Bartholomew has embraced a belief in conflict with the teachings of the Orthodox Church. "Our battle is for truth and the true orthodox way of life, which the patriarch is attempting to silence." Abbot Methodios, AP/CNN. http://www.esphigmenou.com/

duration 04:14 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwSFCC8NKU

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ST SOPHIA AGIA SOPHIA - ISTANBUL CHURCHES

•Mar 1, 2009

karnaos2007

St. Sophia - Chora church- St. Mary Diakonissa ******************************************************** H Agia Sophia or Saint Sophia. The Greek name in full is *Ναός τῆς Ἁγίας τοῦ Θεοῦ Σοφίας* Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, it was dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God rather than a specific saint named Sophia. It is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. Of great artistic value was its decorated interior with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings. The temple itself was so richly and artistically decorated that Justinian proclaimed, "Solomon, I have outdone thee!" *Νενίκηκά σε Σολομών*. Justinian himself had overseen the completion of the greatest cathedral ever built up to that time, and it was to remain the largest cathedral for 1,000 years. It is an enormous and magnificent structure with an extremely large dome which dominates the exterior of the building. The Architectural style of this Byzantine Temple is domed basilica. Its architects were Anthemius from Tralles and Isidorus from Miletus. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and Sultan Mehmed II ordered the Chrisian Temple to be converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were destroyed, and many of the Mosaics were eventually plastered over. The Islamic Features such as the mihrab, the minbar, and the four Minarets outside were added over the course of its history under the Ottomans. For almost 500 years the principal mosque of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia served as a model for many of the Ottoman mosques such as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque of Istanbul), the Sehzade Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, and the Rustem Pashas Mosque. It remained as a mosque until 1935, when it was converted into a museum by the Republic of Turkey Chora Church : Church of the Holy Saviour in the Country In Greek: ἡ Ἐκκλησία του Ἅγιου Σωτῆρος ἐν τῃ Χώρᾳ - and thus Chora. The Chora Church is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. It is not as large as some of the other Byzantine churches of Istanbul but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in the beauty of its interior. The interior of the building is covered with fine mosaics and frescoes. In the 16th century, the church was converted into a mosque by the Ottoman rulers, and it became a secularized museum in 1948. During the last siege of Constantinople in 1453, the Icon of the Thedokos Hodegetria, considered the protector of the City, was brought to Chora in order to assist the defenders against the assault of the Ottomans the barbarians. St Mary Diaconissa (Kalender Jamissi) is a fine church specimen of the work of the closing years of the 6th century. Founded by Constantine, and repaired by Justinian, is in its present form mainly a restoration by Leo the Isaurian, in the middle of the 8th century. Music by Vangelis Papathanasiou *Ti ipernacho stratigo ta nikitiria* **A magnificent piece of music where you can hear the sounds of the siege of Constantinople, and the Hymn chanted by the defenders to Theodokos Hodegetria (Virgin Mary) considered to be the protector of the City.

Suggested by Digital Minds Ltd-srav

Cobalt Music

duration 06:49 minutes

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lpB4RZ-LHc

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