Text size

The Double Christ depicted on a fresco in Bulgaria's Zemen Monastery

published on 9/5/22 1:25 PM

The Double Jesus Fresco in Bulgaria's Zemen monastery

Photo: BGNES

A fresco recreating the forging of the nails for the Crucifixion can be seen in the Zemen Monastery in central Western Bulgaria. It was painted in the 14th century and is the only one of its kind, as the scene is not found in world religious painting, the Regional Administration in Pernik reports.

The frescoes in the monastery church of St. John the Theologian trace Jesus' journey to Golgotha. An unknown artist in Bulgaria has interpreted the biblical plot "The Last Supper" in a special way, depicting Christ twice - one handing the bread and the other pouring the wine. The "double Christ" cannot be seen anywhere else, the district administration claims.

This different interpretation makes the temple extremely valuable for world culture.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria Culture Crucifixion Double Jesus Jesus Pernik Zemen Monastery

More from category

Varna Opera invites those in love to a music evening

Valentine's Day has a special place in the program of the Varna Opera. On February 14, the audience will watch the great love story about Chinese princess Turandot, in Puccini's opera of the same name. The role of Prince Calaf is..

published on 2/9/25 7:15 AM

Bulgarian film The Therapy selected for several international festivals

New Bulgarian film The Therapy, premiered on February 7, has been selected for several international festivals in the US and Europe, reports BTA. Among them are the 78th edition of the International Film Festival in Salerno, Italy, and the 25th edition..

published on 2/7/25 7:50 AM

Soprano Aneta Todorova and the initiatives of the Orpheus Culture and Art Association in Brussels

The Bulgarian-Belgian Orpheus Association for promoting culture and art is organizing a concert in Brussels for St. Valentine's Day and the Day of Trifon Zarezan. The concert dedicated to love and wine will feature pianist Antoniya..

published on 2/6/25 12:32 PM

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Cloudy
Min: -2 | Max: 11

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

Victoria Beshliiska included in Curtis Brown catalogue

Just a few weeks after being proclaimed Writer of 2024 at the annual Sofia City Library awards and after her Nishka (Thread) was declared novel of the..

published on 2/25/25 5:05 PM

Share