Holy Bishopric of Morphou: St Christopher, Church of the Holy Virgin in Moutoullas
Description
St Christopher was a soldier originated from the Land of the Savages. He lived during the reign of the emperor Decious, when he suffered martyrdom by beheading. He is depicted as a rider on a brown horse, galloping to the left. The saint is holding the bit reins of the horse with his left hand and with his right one is raising a sword with a grip decorated with a cross. He is carrying on his back a richly decorated shield, while his cloack is waving to the back. There is an inscription : ''+ Invocation of the servant of the God, Christophoros Omotes and his wife''
Language
grc
Current Ownership
Holy Bishopric of Morphou
Chronology Specific
1280
Material
Chronology Period
13th-15th c. AD (Late Byzantine Period)
Current Location
Technique
Content Provider
Open University of Cyprus
Original Collection
Holy Bishopric of Morphou