THE PLATYTERA OF THE APSE

 

SECTION 1
The Nave (Sanctuary)

part 1
The Iconostasion
part 2
The Platytera
part 3
The Pantocrator

SECTION 2
The Side Panels
part 1
The Baptism
part 2
The Transfiguration
part 3
The Crucifixion
part 4
The Resurrection
part 5
The Ascention
part 6
Pentecost

SECTION 3
The Narthex
part 1
The Sermon on the Mount
part 2
St. Catherine of Alexandria
part 3
St. Peter of Argos
part 4

SECTION 4
Virtual Reality Tour of the Cathedral

The Platytera Of The Apse. The beautiful Theotokos, traditionally referred to as the "Platytera" when depicted as the Queen of Heaven above the Altar portrays compassion rather than glory as she sits enthroned, holding the God-Child and extending her hands in supplication.