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Inner narthex is reserved for the scenes depicting Virgin Mary and Ministry of Christ. The scenes related to Mary come from the Bible of the James the Less. They start with the Annunciation to Anne, the mother of Virgin Mary. 

The following scenes are first steps of Mary, Presentation to the temple, Mary at the temple, scenes related to the marriage of Mary. Peter and Paul who symbolize the missionary sprit for the Christian faith are put on the either side of inner entry. The scenes located in the southern end of the inner narthex depict the Ministry of Christ and healing performed by Christ.

 

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