If you have ever wondered what it was like in the early church, you should come to the outskirts of Ravenna to St. Apollinare in Classe. It is a beautiful interior, with mosaics, marble inlays, saints, angels, Christ and the cross. What more do you need? It is possible to sit in this church and time travel to the 6th century. I first came here on a sabbatical trip with cousin Pete in 1987. It took many years before I came back and now when we visit Venice, we always come here. Just for a short time, but still it answers questions about church architecture, decoration, and the general space of worship.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Italy 2007- Day 4 St. Apollinare in Classe
If you have ever wondered what it was like in the early church, you should come to the outskirts of Ravenna to St. Apollinare in Classe. It is a beautiful interior, with mosaics, marble inlays, saints, angels, Christ and the cross. What more do you need? It is possible to sit in this church and time travel to the 6th century. I first came here on a sabbatical trip with cousin Pete in 1987. It took many years before I came back and now when we visit Venice, we always come here. Just for a short time, but still it answers questions about church architecture, decoration, and the general space of worship.
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