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Chora Museum, Birth of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ (Greek: Η Θεία Γέννηση) mosaic is located on the eastern arch in the central section of the outer narthex depicting the birth of Christ.

While returning back from the census Mary and Joseph could not find a room to rest and since Mary was suffering from labor pains she was forced to give birth in a stable. From the far left we see a woman pouring water in a large golden basin raised on a pedestal. On the opposite side another woman is sitting and holding the newly born Jesus in her lap to give him a bath.

Mary is resting on a blanket in lying position after giving birth to Jesus; behind her on the left a group of angels and a strong ray of light from sky shines upon the swaddled Jesus who is warmed by a donkey and a bull that breathe upon him. To the right of Mary we see three shepherds, two seated, and one standing while an angel is descending to announce the birth of Christ. At the bottom lower corner Joseph is sitting watching over the bathing of Jesus.

Visit www.churchofchora.com/ for more information.

Taken on: December 31, 2016

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