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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:56:00 +0000

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:41:03 +0000

The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

Episodes from Saint Ursus´ life are on the most complex capital here, that is more a frieze, as the capital is round. Seen here is the death of the Bishop Ploceano, whose soul becomes the prize of ravens and horned devils. "DIABOLI CORVI" is carved in.

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:59:38 +0000

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The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

Here is an illustration of one of the best known of Aesop's fables.

The Fox and the Stork.

The fox invites the stork to eat with him and provides soup in a shallow bowl, which the fox can lap up easily; however, the stork cannot drink it with its beak.

The stork then invites the fox to a meal, which is served in a narrow-necked vessel. It is easy for the stork to access but impossible for the fox.

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:03:34 +0000

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The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

Nineteen prophets from the Old Testament are depicted.

Here are the portrays of

DANIEL - ASPICIEBAM IN VISU NOCTIS

referring to Dan 7:13

"In my vision at night I looked - (and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence)"

and

ABDIAS (= Obadiah) - P(ER)DA(M) SAPIENTES DE IDUMEA

referring to Ob 1:8

"(In that day," declares the Lord,) "will I not destroy the wise men of Edom (those of understanding in the mountains of Esau?)"

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:16:42 +0000

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The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

Here are two neighbouring capitals.

Here are the Magi, holding the presents. Seen in the caital in background is Joseph, leading the ass on the Flight into Egypt". Depicted on another side of that second capital is Mary, holding
Jesus, - and the ass.

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:04:33 +0000

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The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

Here are two sides of the same capital.

The "Nativity of Christ".

While (on the left) Joseph is contemplating and Mary is recovering on the birthing bed, (on the right) young, swaddled Jesus is watched over by ox and ass. Further right is Joseph (again)

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:55:25 +0000

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The collegiate church, dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta, existed here already in Carolingian times. Ursus, who may have been Irish, was a missionary, who supported the Bishop of Aosta. When an Arian became bishop of Aosta, Ursus and other canons left the cathedral and settled outside the walls of Aosta at the present site of the collegiate church of Saint Ursus.

A Romanesque church was built around 1000, but this church got rebuilt, altered and enlarged many times over the centuries.

The beautiful cloister, next to the basilica, was erected mid 12th century. It got restored end of teh 15th century, but 37 of the 42 original capitals are still "in situ". The now darkgrey capitals were white, when they were carved.

The story of the Shadrak, Mishak, and Abednego in the furnace.

The had refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar´s new image of gold.

Daniel 3:19-21

"Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace."

Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:25:35 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:16:54 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:33:48 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:16:05 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:28:30 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:24:00 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:42:05 +0000

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Aosta - Collegiata di Sant'Orso

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:42:31 +0000

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Ravenna - Battistero degli Ariani

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:42:33 +0000

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The Battistero degli Ariani (Arian Baptistery) was erected by Theodorich the Great, after he had taken Ravenna in 493. The Ostrogoths and their King Theodorich were Arian Christs.

The Arian Baptistery is very much like the nearby (catholic/orthodox) Battistero Neoniano ("Baptistery of Neon") completed under Bishop Neon about 50 years earlier, but smaller.

After Byzantine Emperor Justinian's general Belisarius had taken Ravenna in 540, and after the condemnation of the Arian sect, this baptistery was converted into an oratory named Santa Maria. Orthodox monks added a monastery during the period of the Exarchate of Ravenna and further dedicated the structure to Saint Maria in Cosmedin.

Over the centuries the octagonal brick structure has sunken about 2,30 meters into the ground.

The mosaic of the baptistery´s dome. Seems a bit like a simplified copy of the mosaic of the Battistero Neoniano. Here the the diameter of the dome is smaller, so the composition had to be "simpler". While in the Neonano are two concentruc bands around the central medaillion, here is only one. The center, seen here, is similar.

Christ standing up to his waist in the water of the River Jordan. Christ is young, beardless and - naked. He is flanked by John the Baptist and a personification of the River Jordan. Over his head the white dove.

Ravenna - Battistero degli Ariani

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 17:11:04 +0000

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The Battistero degli Ariani (Arian Baptistery) was erected by Theodorich the Great, after he had taken Ravenna in 493. The Ostrogoths and their King Theodorich were Arian Christs.

The Arian Baptistery is very much like the nearby (catholic/orthodox) Battistero Neoniano ("Baptistery of Neon") completed under Bishop Neon about 50 years earlier, but smaller.

After Byzantine Emperor Justinian's general Belisarius had taken Ravenna in 540, and after the condemnation of the Arian sect, this baptistery was converted into an oratory named Santa Maria. Orthodox monks added a monastery during the period of the Exarchate of Ravenna and further dedicated the structure to Saint Maria in Cosmedin.

Over the centuries the octagonal brick structure has sunken about 2,30 meters into the ground.

The mosaic of the baptistery´s dome. Seems a bit like a simplified copy of the mosaic of the Battistero Neoniano. Here the the diameter of the dome is smaller, so the composition had to be "simpler". While in the Neonano are two concentruc bands around the central medaillion, here is only one. The center is similar.

Christ standing up to his waist in the water of the River Jordan. Christ is young, beardless and - naked. Christ is flanked by John the Baptist and a personification of the River Jordan. The twelve apostles on the band around thie scene are devided in two groups. One group is led by Saint Peter, holding the keys, the other by Saint Paul, holding two scrolls. They are approaching a sumptious throne with an large purple cushion supporting a jeweled cross.

Ravenna - Battistero degli Ariani

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 16:35:42 +0000

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Ravenna - Battistero degli Ariani

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:51:30 +0000

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Ravenna - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:33:35 +0000

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In 488, Byzantine Emperor Zeno encouraged Theoderich to overthrow Zeno´s former ally Odoacer. Odoacer, King of Italy since 476, had supported a rebellious rival of Zeno.

Theoderich invaded Italy with his army in 488 and - after a two years siege - took Ravenna in 493.

After some negociations, Theoderich and Odoacer signed a treaty that assured both parties would rule over Italy. A banquet was organised in order to celebrate. It was at this party that Theoderic, after making a toast, drew his sword and killed Odoacer.

Theoderich so became the first king of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, married Audofleda, sister of Clovis I. He died in 526, at the age of 72, and as "Dietrich von Bern" became a hero of German legend.

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo was commissioned by Theodoric as his palace chapel. This was an Arian church, consecrated in 504.

Starting in 535, the Byzantine Empire invaded Italy under Justinian I.
After Byzantine troops had conquered Ravenna the basilica got "remodeled", converted into a Catholic church and finally reconsecrated in 561.

Much of the "remodeling" was to get rid of portraits of the former rulers.

Here is on the left Theoderich´s palace (= PALA TIUM). In the back is probably this church. To the rights are some details.

When the mosaic was created, it had Theoderich the Great in the center and beside him in both sides his family and his court.

So now, the spaces between the columns were blacked out and covered up with curtains, but actually the columns stayed unchanged. There are still some hands or at least fingers to find, that once belonged to the Arian Ostrogoths.