An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, Syria
This article explores an unstudied, though not recent, discovery – a sarcophagus-shaped reliquary discovered in the village of Blat in Homs, Syria. The research aims to shed light on its cultural and historical importance. By conducting a detailed analysis of its carvings and symbolic iconography,...
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This article explores an unstudied, though not recent, discovery – a sarcophagus-shaped reliquary discovered in the village of Blat in Homs, Syria. The research aims to shed light on its cultural and historical importance. By conducting a detailed analysis of its carvings and symbolic iconography, the study seeks to unravel the religious motifs embedded in its design and interpretation, elucidating their connections with saints, pivotal figures intricately associated with sarcophagus reliquaries. Furthermore, the discussion investigates the incorporation of what is known as the circulation system, shedding light on regional religious practices and traditions. It also aims to determine whether the reliquary was openly displayed or kept hidden. The current condition of the reliquary emphasizes its continued reverence and preservation within the religious community.
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| spelling | doaj-art-49e80c60865540ec8897028ab8a5334e2025-02-07T15:52:00ZengKsiegarnia Akademicka PublishingStudies in Ancient Art and Civilization1899-15482449-867X2024-12-012810.12797/SAAC.28.2024.28.06An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, SyriaDana Khouli0Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Hungary This article explores an unstudied, though not recent, discovery – a sarcophagus-shaped reliquary discovered in the village of Blat in Homs, Syria. The research aims to shed light on its cultural and historical importance. By conducting a detailed analysis of its carvings and symbolic iconography, the study seeks to unravel the religious motifs embedded in its design and interpretation, elucidating their connections with saints, pivotal figures intricately associated with sarcophagus reliquaries. Furthermore, the discussion investigates the incorporation of what is known as the circulation system, shedding light on regional religious practices and traditions. It also aims to determine whether the reliquary was openly displayed or kept hidden. The current condition of the reliquary emphasizes its continued reverence and preservation within the religious community. https://journals.akademicka.pl/saac/article/view/6300Sarcophagus ReliquaryTheodoreOrans postureCirculation systemSyria |
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| title | An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, Syria |
| title_full | An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, Syria |
| title_fullStr | An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, Syria |
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| title_short | An In-depth Exploration of an Unexamined Reliquary in the Church of Mar Tadros-Blat, Syria |
| title_sort | in depth exploration of an unexamined reliquary in the church of mar tadros blat syria |
| topic | Sarcophagus Reliquary Theodore Orans posture Circulation system Syria |
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