The Raising of Lazarus,The Christian Catacombs of Rome.
Today Georgian Orthodox Church marks Lazarus Saturday .Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II has conducted a festive prayer regarding the holiday at the Holy Trinity Cathedral early this morning.
The Raising of Lazarus by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308.
According to the New Testament, Jesus resurrected Lazarus, who had already been dead in the tomb for four days. It was the Lord’s last miracle ahead of his crucifixion.
mosaic from Ravenna, 500's AD.
The Georgian Patriarchate reported that this day had a particular importance for Georgians.
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II.
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