tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post2037081540881450930..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Religious Symbols and their MeaningsRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68529488496341703052018-04-06T09:09:26.495+01:002018-04-06T09:09:26.495+01:00Dear Yoko - these early Christian symbols were rea...Dear Yoko - these early Christian symbols were readily understood by the common medieval man even though he was illiterate. It was a way of control by the church, but many of these symbols are not readily understood today.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79250492809909839122018-04-06T07:11:36.069+01:002018-04-06T07:11:36.069+01:00Dear Rosemary - What wonderful wooden carvings! Iโ...Dear Rosemary - What wonderful wooden carvings! Iโm interested in Christianity as well as Buddhism as a source of moral guidance and life philosophy. When it comes to Christian works of art, I only have to appreciate them as fine art because I donโt understand the symbols and the hidden meanings of Christianity. I have to learn from the interpretations of someone reliable. Thank you for this discourse with fascinating photos.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40703183765803285982018-04-04T16:23:40.561+01:002018-04-04T16:23:40.561+01:00๐๐Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81026746014025672832018-04-04T10:43:57.701+01:002018-04-04T10:43:57.701+01:00Dear Mariette - I am pleased that I noticed these ...Dear Mariette - I am pleased that I noticed these symbols hidden so cleverly within the woodcarving. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9348432415462955652018-04-04T02:25:19.237+01:002018-04-04T02:25:19.237+01:00Dearest Rosemary,
Yes, and even after more than 2,...Dearest Rosemary,<br />Yes, and even after more than 2,000 years those symbols speak to all of us and tell an ongoing story...<br />Beautiful woodcarving too!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42625375844633645072018-04-02T19:28:10.652+01:002018-04-02T19:28:10.652+01:00I must admit that it is a bit of a passion of mine...I must admit that it is a bit of a passion of mine finding out exactly just what these symbols and signs are expressing.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52972811759171948322018-04-02T19:26:25.021+01:002018-04-02T19:26:25.021+01:00In turn I appreciate your kind and genersous comme...In turn I appreciate your kind and genersous comment Janey - thank you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57473413320704715772018-04-02T12:28:15.422+01:002018-04-02T12:28:15.422+01:00I appreciate all of the research that went into th...I appreciate all of the research that went into this and especially your expert photography.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32648125338367361842018-04-01T10:25:57.149+01:002018-04-01T10:25:57.149+01:00Interesting how you can read messages from the car...Interesting how you can read messages from the carvings, never thought of it, great post ( as always ) Wishing you a Happy Easter.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82439248723291710632018-04-01T09:49:03.139+01:002018-04-01T09:49:03.139+01:00Easter Greetings to you Orvokki and thank you for ...Easter Greetings to you Orvokki and thank you for all of your comments throughout the year.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23868981967380238872018-04-01T09:48:21.953+01:002018-04-01T09:48:21.953+01:00Thank you Carolyn - hope that you are enjoying a h...Thank you Carolyn - hope that you are enjoying a happy family weekend.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63262258685848528452018-04-01T08:56:49.359+01:002018-04-01T08:56:49.359+01:00What a beautiful details.
Happy Easter to you and ...What a beautiful details.<br />Happy Easter to you and yours.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-979868628269407602018-04-01T05:32:47.788+01:002018-04-01T05:32:47.788+01:00Dear Rosemary,
The wooden carvings are so beautif...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />The wooden carvings are so beautiful and love all the symbols and detail in each one.<br />Thanks for sharing this wonderful post for Easter.<br />Happy Easter to you and your family<br />hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91949080590403340962018-03-31T23:08:28.784+01:002018-03-31T23:08:28.784+01:00Dear Polly - I do not teach this, but it is a subj...Dear Polly - I do not teach this, but it is a subject that I find extremely interesting. It helps me to understand and appreciate works of art better. It all started when I first began visiting Italy many years ago to see their Renaissance masterpieces. For example, I could readily understand and appreciate a painting showing a painting of the Virgin and Child, but my curiosity was aroused when I noticed that the Virgin was holding out an apple to the infant - and I simply wondered why? Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16641918121250778612018-03-31T19:07:30.774+01:002018-03-31T19:07:30.774+01:00It pays to look carefully when visiting churchs, a...It pays to look carefully when visiting churchs, as you have found out, you just never know what you might find.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91072692061080239312018-03-31T19:05:49.143+01:002018-03-31T19:05:49.143+01:00Dear Gina - I think that we will perhaps return ag...Dear Gina - I think that we will perhaps return again as we enjoyed it so much.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47496524577192708702018-03-31T18:35:34.904+01:002018-03-31T18:35:34.904+01:00The woodwork is extraordinary. I know symbols and ...The woodwork is extraordinary. I know symbols and other things tend to show themselves in church architecture and decor. I recall a Presbyterian church here where symbolic numbers, like five for the first five books of the Bible, repeatedly show themselves in details of the sanctuary.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47545586631934042472018-03-31T16:53:51.686+01:002018-03-31T16:53:51.686+01:00Dear Rosemary, The carvings so beautifully photogr...Dear Rosemary, The carvings so beautifully photographed. Perfect post for Easter. How wonderful for you to have such a special place to visit and even stay overnight. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18535174656953460262018-03-31T08:57:20.726+01:002018-03-31T08:57:20.726+01:00Easter greetings to you too Margaret.Easter greetings to you too Margaret.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79815079180674406162018-03-31T04:02:17.767+01:002018-03-31T04:02:17.767+01:00Lovely to see.
Happy Easter Rosemary.Lovely to see.<br />Happy Easter Rosemary.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-728399351248900152018-03-30T21:06:10.683+01:002018-03-30T21:06:10.683+01:00Happy Easter Bob - I think that there is much that...Happy Easter Bob - I think that there is much that we have to be thankful for from those who went before us with all of the fine architecture, art and music that they have left behind for us to appreciate and enjoy.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69498438116564106972018-03-30T21:00:35.927+01:002018-03-30T21:00:35.927+01:00Hello and Happy Easter Jim - the chapel was decons...Hello and Happy Easter Jim - the chapel was deconsecrated with permission from the Pope, and is now used for civil weddings.<br />When the chapel was completed, the carved pews were only seen by the nuns, and I presume that the symbols shown are central to their faith.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84056514793896765752018-03-30T20:38:06.195+01:002018-03-30T20:38:06.195+01:00Thanks Debra.Thanks Debra.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18610224803080716092018-03-30T20:37:36.936+01:002018-03-30T20:37:36.936+01:00Happy Easter Catherine - we are so pleased to have...Happy Easter Catherine - we are so pleased to have stayed at this Abbey, and will definitely return.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38393311184437870412018-03-30T20:36:41.487+01:002018-03-30T20:36:41.487+01:00Thank you - hope that all is going well with you J...Thank you - hope that all is going well with you Janet.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com