Nov 25, 2011
Church built on top of a very high pillar of rock
Photos by Ivane Goliadze…
From Neatorama…
In the Seventh Century, monks built a monastery on the top of a natural stone pillar outside of Chiatura, Georgia. It was used by the Stylites — Christian ascetics who lived on top of pillars to express their devotion. That sect is now extinct, but the monastery is still there. Visitors get to the top by climbing a 130 foot ladder.
* * * * *
who may ascend the hill of the lord?
We’d never get to church on time.
*1st Prize*!
Amazing feat of building but I’d rather have my eyes sucked out with a vacuum cleaner than climb that ladder.
Joy, you are very intense, girl! My eyes, aahhh….
Can you imagine playing fetch with your dog? OOOooooo NNNnnnooo…….=]
Just another reason to not go to church.