This is Bet Abba Libanos. It's a monolithic cave church. The four walls are carved from the rock, but the roof is still the mother stone, forming a cave setting.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Lalibela - Southeastern Cluster of Churches (Part 2)
April 19 - Original paintings on rock pillars in Bet Gabriel. These are some of the kings who ruled in the Lalibela area centuries ago.
An icon painting of St. Raphael.
Another version of St. George in Bet Rufael.
The worship area in Bet Amanual.
The exterior of Bet Merkorios.
The main entrance to Bet Merkorios.
The side of Bet Merkorios.
Icon painting of Abba Libanos.
The exterior of the rear wall of Bet Abba Libanos showing the cave formation.
The side of Bet Abba Libanos functions as a worship area due to the limited interior space.
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