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Church of Hosios David (Thessaloniki) has some of the best icons

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Start date Jun 11, 2021

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nm1999

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On the ceiling of this church is one of the most beautiful icons and artwork ive seen in a church. I believe the mosaic is called "Mono Latomou". Check out more photos in this link: https://www.thessalonikitourism.gr/...ios-david-catholicon-of-the-latomos-monastery

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nm1999 said:
On the ceiling of this church is one of the most beautiful icons and artwork ive seen in a church. I believe the mosaic is called "Mono Latomou". Check out more photos in this link: https://www.thessalonikitourism.gr/...ios-david-catholicon-of-the-latomos-monastery

This mosaic is so cool

I usually see frescos and other types of paintings in monasteries. So it's cool to see some artwork that's a little bit different

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