Posted on March 28, 2016
Post of yesterday featured a photo from the old Byzantine Church at Chora, Istanbul. Today it’s a museum called Kariye. MB took many photos during his visit in March 2015 and decided to share some of
MB took many photos during his visit in March 2015. The following are some of the more interesting shots, both from within the church and externally in the church grounds.
Posted on May 1, 2015
Church of the Holy Saviour at Chora, Istanbul. Visitors view the famous intricate ceilings frescos.
Category: Irish man in the Middle East Tagged: Chora, Christianity, Church, Culture, Frescos, Intricate, Istanbul, Jesus, Photography, postaday, religion, The last supper, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
Posted on April 17, 2015
The word ‘bom’ in Portuguese means ‘good’. Like ‘bon’ in French. But enough of MB’s language lessons! Read More
Posted on September 26, 2014
There’s a fire starting in my heart. So says Adele. Reaching a fever pitch, it’s bringing me out the dark. Read More
Category: Irish man in the Middle East Tagged: Adele, Blog, Despair, Followers, Jesus, Keep on trying, Nat Geo, Rolling In The Deep, wordpress, Youtube
Posted on April 17, 2014
Category: Irish man in the Middle East Tagged: Christ, Christianity, Culture, Easter, Easter eggs, Eggs, Jesus, religion
Posted on April 10, 2014
Having spent the last two years in Saudi Arabia, it is interesting to see the symbols of Christian history (past & present) in Istanbul. No other religious practice or places of religious worship, other than those of the Islamic faith, are permitted in Saudi Arabia. Turkey has mosques and churches and synagogues for all to worship as they please. Read More
Category: Irish man in the Middle East Tagged: Cathedral, Christianity, Church, Culture, islam, Jesus, John The Baptist, Mother Mary, religion
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