PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE RECENT RESTORATIONS, PART 2 High resolution versions of the new dome photographs are available by clicking on the images below Permission to reprint the high resoulution photographs can be obtained by faxing +972-2-627-3777
The Dome of the Church of the Resurrection at night, high above the tomb of Jesus.
The decorations, like the angels that spoke in the garden to the women who were shocked by the empty tomb, lift our eyes heavenward, saying, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5, RSV) "He has risen!" (Matthew 28:6, RSV).
During the day (right), the dome is also lit, but relies more on the natural light from the lantern.
The tomb of Jesus, in the bottom center of both photographs has been shrouded in darkness for many years. Now sunlight - during the day - and a rich golden light - at night - streams down on the tomb.
