Saint Jacob's cathedral belongs to the Armenian church. It is a building standing in the Old Town in the Armenian district. Its block is covered by the surrounding buildings. It is a three-nave building with a dome and three apses. Its interior is decorated with ceramic tiles and rugs. A few hundred oil lamps were hung above the heads of the faithful.
The Armenian Church is one of the oldest Christian communities in Jerusalem. The existence of patriarchy dates back to the 7th century. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and owes its present appearance to the reconstruction of the 17th century. A monastery adjoins the church. According to tradition, he stands on the site of the tomb of Prophet Menes.
The entrance to the cathedral leads through a portal surrounded by ceramic tile decorations. Above it is a painting depicting the saints of the Armenian church. The interior is very richly decorated. In addition to ceramic tiles, numerous paintings have been hung on the walls. The floors are carpeted. The most impressive are hundreds of oil lamps with fancy shapes that are hung from the vault. They give the impression as if the entire interior of the temple was spinning and filled with flickering light.
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