The Lord speaking: ‘ I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.’
Wurzbürg, a city in Germany’s Bavaria region. It spans the banks of the River Main.
Let us start with a postcard and a photograph with Wurzbürg Cathedral as the main focus.
Würzburg, Blick zum Dom
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There in the distance is where the first church was built in 788 and consecrated by Charlemagne.
The present church was built between 1040-1225 in Romanesque style. Let us walk in.
A modern painting on the back wall, a set of gates and then something unusual a minorah.
My experience of this painting is that the pain of the moment is well captured.
The use of white is sharp and clean against black conveying a sense of injustice.
The mother’s face seems to say ‘ This is ghastly! Why???
Peep through, go around,
stand still, and adjust your focus.
I stood still and then couldn’t believe what I saw.
This says a lot in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
First the Old Testament.
Exodus 25: 31-40 has details about the beautiful creation of it with flowers and almond shapes. A real work of art described by God.
In Judaism, the menorah represents light, knowledge and the Divine presence.
Secondly the New Testament. Revelations 1: 18-20
The menorah in Revelation builds on this symbolism representing the church as a dwelling place for God’s Spirit.
Jesus speaking: ‘ I am He who lives, and was dead, and look, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of hell and death.’ John write these things which will happen hereafter.’
‘ The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the seven angels and the seven candlesticks are the seven churches’..
Jesus then goes on to name the seven churches and their characteristics. It is an interesting read.
Let us leave the church and look a little at a nearby market area as it is market day. Here are three glimpses.
Let us now walk into Wurzbürg in the evening.
An every evening occurrence but dwindling in numbers quite early because there is work.
This is a university town and young people are reading on devices, picnicking and cycling. There is chatter and a quiet, respectful, enjoyment of these spaces.
Look at the grass and the chickory flowers. It has rained but the sun has been fierce.
Take care,
Sandy 🙂
Ps
Something to think about from Anne Frank:
‘ Look at how a candle can both defy and define darkness.’
And from an unknown source:
‘The light of the menorah reminds us to shine brightly even when faced with challenges.’
Beautiful photos. I especially enjoyed the bridge. 😊
Thank you, Pepper. Good to read your comment. I missed you. The people were wearing perfume and aftershave. The smell was good ,too.🤣
I love the menorah and the 788 church 💖😍
They were both special. We have wonderful designers and architects.
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