The Cross On Meteora #3b - a photo on Flickriver

            Hermit monks lived on Meteora since 9th century AD and monasteries (abbeys) were built since 14th c. So, it is hardly a surprise that one can repeatedly see The Cross in many instances there, either on rock formations or on churches' rooftops. In Greek Orthodox Church, the holy symbol is extremely and excessively important; so much so, that there will be an entire series of shots on the subject.

This is a shot of the metallic Cross on the rock formation “Aghia” or “Great Saint” (its “Laemós” part) high up at a 1,562 ft (476 m) altitude. The Cross was placed by the late Yiánnēs Daliánēs (nicknamed Stauro-Yiannēs, from the Greek word for the Cross). 

Meteora is the name of the group comprising many impressive and lofty rock formations: The height of the sandstone megaliths ranges between 1,000-2,067 ft (300-630 m). The rock masses were formed 60 million years ago, are geologically unique and listed in UNESCO world heritage sites.

The Cross has ever been important for Christians of all denominations, for instance the motto for the Duke of Buckingham: FIDEI COTICULA CRUX (The Cross Is The Touchstone of Faith).

Taken on: January 14, 2021

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