21 February 2009

St. George, slaying the dragon

 

Saint George is the most frequently appeared warrior saint in Byzantine art and he is also one of the most frequently depicted saint in Cappadocia churces (central Turkey).

This image is taken from Yilanli (Snake's) Church in Soganli Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Photo: © Berkay Dinçer
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