Where is cappadocia mentioned in the bible

More recently, the area was a safe-haven for the Christians, under the threat of Muslim Arabs, between 7th and 13th centuries.

There are hundreds of churches carved on rock formations in the area. It is also known that St. Paul established one of the first Christian colonies in this region with his followers. Apple Elmali Church : This is one of the smallest and the most recent churches of the area. It was built in the 11th century. It is cross shaped in the ground plan. The church was carved into the rock with a dome ceiling and pillars.

Four columns supportthis dome. There are some frescoes remained to current time. These wall paintings represent the raising of the Lazarus, the last supper, the crucifixion, angels and some other holly figures. Convent : The convent was located across the monastery. The first floor was used as a cellar, kitchen and living area. The church was on the third floor. The rest of the convent was used as refuge. It was known to be carved into the rock, during the 11th century.

Dark Karanlik Church : This was built in the 11th century in the form of a monastery. It is accepted as one of the best examples of Byzantine art of that century.

The art of the church was commissioned to a professional artist by four benefactors who were portrayed in the frescoes. The small opening looking out on the narthex is the only source of light into the church. This helped to keep the frescoes in good shape throughout the ages. It is considered to be the best preserved environment in the area reflecting the 11th century Byzantian art. The frescoes reflect scenes from the New Testament. The most spectacular ones are : Christ Almighty on the main dome, the baptism, the last supper, the crucifixion, the Christ's betrayal and some Saints and Evangelists.

Snake Yilanli Church : It was built into the rocks in the 11th century. It has a low ceiling and long nave. As you enter you see a picture of Christ and the founder of the church. There are frescoes on the other walls, showing St. Basil , St. Thomas and St. On the other wall St. Theodore is shown struggling with a snake. The pictures of emperor Constantine and his mother are also shown supporting the cross with their hands. The Church of St. Barbara : This 11th century church has two columns supporting the ceiling and it is carved into the rock.

Its frescoes show St. George and St. Church with a Shield : This 11th century church is the biggest carved-rock church in Cappadocia. It is on the main road to Avcilar, to the right. It is accessed after a long vestibule to the west.

There used to be a shield hanging on the ceiling long time ago. This does not exist anymore but the place where it was connected to the ceiling is still visible. At the eastern end of the nave which is connected to the vestibule there are four arched columns supporting the structure. There is an elevated corridor behind this nave.

The church with a shield is one of the most noticeable churches in the region with its size and spectacular frescoes. Biblical Asia Minor St. Damascus Road Experience Life of St.

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