I didn't know Santa Claus (the actual St Nicholas) was from Turkey! This was taken in his the church in Demre (ancient Myra) which has his sarcophagus. HIs bones, though, are another story - they've moved around quite a bit!
From an archeological website: Centuries after his death, the Byzantine Emperor, Theodosius II, ordered the construction of the St. Nicholas Church over the site where Saint Nicholas had served as bishop. His body was exhumed and reburied in the church, but by the 11th century AD, his remains were removed and enshrined as sacred relics in the Basilica di San Nicola located in Bari, Southern Italy. During the First Crusade, Venetian sailors removed most of his remains once again and transported them to Venice, where they were deposited in the San Nicolò al Lido monastery basilica.
A lovely shot of this old church , seeped in history , The inclusion of the figure in blue really creates interest in the monotones of the building ! fav
Such a lovely photo -- so expertly composed. Thanks for the information and link to your source. I knew St. Nicholas was from Myra, but didn't know his bones had traveled around so much. Very interesting.
Beautiful composition. I love the warm tones of the stone with the touch of blue from the woman's dress.
Re-the bones...poor guy can't even be left to RIP in death.
Re-the bones...poor guy can't even be left to RIP in death.