Originally posted by WPRESTO A medieval mosaic in a church in Istanbul. Essentially the entire ceiling in central area as well as the hallways and entryway are covered by mosaics. K3 & Sigma 17-70
I like the form of the old mosaics from churches. This one looks like it has been restored with paint and has some missing tiles.
Can anyone read the long inscription at the top. I am having trouble, not being familiar enough with the modifications of the Greek alphabet evident here, and the ancient absence of gaps between words. Also, interesting to note the name Jesus and the title Christ are represented only by the first and last letter and a line across the top to indicate the contraction.