W2RUSS Flashcards
What does the central dome in the Eastern Orthodox Church represent?
the heavens
Where is the altar and what is it?
in the central apse
it is the sanctuary of the Church
What belief is when the bread and wine literally turn into the blood and body of Christ?
transubstantiation
What is each architectual segment called?
What is the ceiling of these segments called?
bay
vault
The Core of the Church
dome in center and aisles on all side
there is a meaningful order rather than progression
What is on top of the structure?
Christ pantocrator “Christ ruler of all”
What is beneath the top of the structure in the dome?
the archangels
- Michael
- Gabriel
- Raphael
- Uriel
What is the cylinder that supports the dome?
What does this rest on?
the drum
the spandrel (transition from circle to square is 3D triangle)
Four spaces that support the dome?`
The Four Evangelists
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
What is on the lower part as you go down?
Mary theotokos - Mary, Mother of God
image of Mary is in the central apse
Who are the people beneath the image of Mary?
Christ 2 times, giving the sacraments to his disciples
facing 6 disciples on each side
What is west of the east piers?
the Annunciation
What is virgin birth?
Parthenogenesis
What is Mary’s hands up in blessing called?
orante position
How do you get God down to Earth?
Mary’s mother Anne and the concept of Immaculate Conception - she conceived Mary without sin
Mary is born without sin then the Annunciation - Gabriel announces to Mary “Blessed art thou among women” and Christ was implanted in her body
she will always be holding thread
Her hair will be covered - married women in this culture are like this
