On the semi-dome of the apse, a symbolic subject such as Jesus being capable of saving his predecessors is dealt with. In the Anastasis fresco of unbelievable beauty Jesus, who has descended the after-life, and clad in a pure white robe, is seen pulling Adam and Eve out of their sarcophagi. Jesus is portrayed in a strong manner, within a frame ornamented with stars, around which light blue shades are dominant. Here, behind Adam, who is extracted from the sarcophagus by Jesus, stands John the Baptist. The panel, which continues towards the left contains the portraits of king- apostles. On the right side of the panel, we see Cain attired in a slightly greenish robe and holding his sceptre with a twisted end. He stands in front of the people seen behind Eve. Under the feet of Jesus stand the gates of hell, torn into pieces, and we see the black guard of Hades, his hands handcuffed and taken prisoner. The descending of Jesus to Hades, after his crucification and prior to his ascending into Heaven, is in existence in Byzantine art. This subject has been dealt with frequently in Western art. We see on top of the arch of the apse, an angel in medallion and six saints of the church, below the anastasis fresco. In the be ma of the side walls of the apse, two miracles of Jesus are dealt with, facing each other. In the two frescoes which are similar, we see two miracles being performed, namely the raising (resurrection) of the daughter of Jairus on the right; and the raising of the son of a widow from Nain , on the left. Jesus goes to a town called Nain. With him, there are his disciples and a crowd of people, When Christ reaches the gates of the town, he sees that the townspeople are in the process of the burial of the only son of a widow. Jesus feels pity for the woman and after saying to her .Cry no more,”, he walkes up and approaches the casket and touches it, saying ..Rise young man. II The youngster rises and sits. Then, he starts talking. (Luke 7: 11-15) Near the apse, on the southern wall, we see a fresco showing the Virgin holding tenderly and in affection the child Jesus in her arms (Virgin Elousa) . Behind this, we see Saint George.
- Architecture
- Attempts by Satan to deceive Jesus
- Blessing of the Virgin Mary
- Consecration by Jesus
- Elizabeth and John flee away
- Fresco of the Anastasis
- Jesus and his ancestors
- Jesus going together with Mary and John
- Joseph and the stick that indicates Mary
- Kariye (Chora) Museum
- King Herod ‘s order for the massacre
- Mary and Joseph bidding each other farewell
- Mary and the child Jesus
- Presentation of the church by Theodore
- The birth of Christ
- The birth of te Virgin
- The death of the Virgin
- The feeding of the Virgin by an angel
- The frescoes of the parecclesion
- The Last Judgement scene
- The mosaics of the apostles St. Paul
- The mosaics of the Khalke Jesus and Mary
- The prayer of Mary and the Angels
- The return of the Virgin Mary and Jesus form Egypt to Nazaret
- The Virgin and the attendant twelve angels
- The Virgin taking the skeins of wool, to weave the veil for the temple
- Three Magi from the East in audience wit
- Virgin Mary’s visit to Bethlehem
- Virgin Mary, Josep and the enrollment for taxation
- Water being turned into wine