Many precious artifacts of human history still lie undiscovered, waiting for excavation.
A stone fragment covered in Greek inscription was unearthed in the remains of a religious building.
It reads, Christ born of Mary.
Inscription reading “Christ, born of Mary” in Greek, discovered at et-Taiyiba in the Jezreel Valley. (Photo:Tzachi Lang/Israel Antiques Authority)
Whoever enters should pray for them.
He founded the church in question andlike many other ancient patronsinscribed his deed in stone.
Christ born of Mary was a common blessing used to avoid evil forces, according to Di-Segni.
A mosaic floor revealed in excavations at the building where the inscription was discovered. (Photo:Tzachi Lang/ Antiques Authority)
As worshippers passed through the door, they would benefit from the blessing inscribed above.
The latter would have seen much less lay traffic coming and going.
h/t: [LiveScience]
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