"St. Georgs greskortodokse kapell" (2 of 3)
Description
In the interior of the chapel, the floor is made of axe-chopped planks, smoothly-hewn timber walls and an exposed purlin ceiling. The floor space is divided into two by a transversely situated floor-plank, which marks the division between the vicar and the parish during church services. The altar-shaped iconostasis covers the entire gable wall, near the door. In terms of style, the design is characterised by classicism, and dates to either the first half or middle of the 19th century. The iconostasis (the framework surrounding the images) is divided into three parts, both vertically and horizontally. Looking at the iconostasis from the floor up, one observes a base, row of images and a gable at the top. The row of images is divided into a wide middle panel with narrow side panels. In the middle panel, the icons are depictions of Christ, who is flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, both of whom interceded for the sins of mankind. On the side panels there are depictions of the Apostles Philip and Thomas. On one of the sidewalls there is a depiction of St. George and the Dragon (among other things as well). The oldest icons in the chapel presumably date to the end of the 17th century, while the newest ones are roughly 100 years old.
This photo was taken by Terje Norsted, NIKU 1997.
This photo was taken by Terje Norsted, NIKU 1997.