Tuesday 21 August 2012

ABC Wednesday, F for Franciscan Friary and Chapel.

One sabbath we walked to this friary, which was built in 1922. There is a warm water spring, a chapel and a fish pond. The building lays in wonderful hilly surroundings. On our way to the friary we saw some stunning views.

With thanks to Denise Nesbitt, who created ABC, and to Roger our new Captain.For more interesting ABC posts click on the logo in the sidebar. This week we are looking for words beginning with F.

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Elisabeth and her son John the Baptist

23 comments:

Roger Owen Green said...

I really love the Bible character pics, esp Moses.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Dina said...

Shalom Wil. Looks familiar.

Sylvia K said...

I agree with Roger, I love the Bible character paintings, too! What a lovely place, Wil! A great post for the F Day! Hope your week is going well!

'Tsuki said...

Quel superbe lieu de culte ! L'idéal, pour prier et méditer.

The Weaver of Grass said...

As usual Wil, I find your images so very restful.

Unknown said...

i hope to see these for myself someday. lovely captures.

F is for...

Kay said...

This is so cool. Is that Dina in that photo? :-)

MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author... said...

Great photos and cool looking friary. I love the multiple languages in the art (French and Hebrew?).

Hazel said...

Is that Elijah getting sent some manna by a raven? I'm trying to remember Bible characters (or my son's illustrated Bible storybooks) The wooden bench and the warm spring are very interesting to me.

ChrisJ said...

I somehow missed your E post last week and have just caught up with it. So interesting about Elijah, his chair and circumcision. I had never heard that before.
Beautiful photo/paintings for F.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Fascinating Wil!

Fashionista
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

photowannabe said...

Such lovely icons and dramatic photos.
Your trip was so wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Barbara said...

What beautiful artwork - lovely one for F.

Anonymous said...

the art, architecture and designs are quite unique



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Oakland Daily Photo said...

Your photos reflect the restful and spiritual aura of this spot.

Marja said...

In the town I lived they used to have a fracciscanen closter and in the morning we walked up to school with a pater who was a franciscaan who walked his dogs in the morning.
Great pictures

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

We have a Friary where people go for retreat.

Did you ask me if I am a teacher? Yes.

A Colorful World said...

Gorgeous paintings! What an interesting place to visit!

Shooting Parrots said...

Great photos, but what is the one where you appear to be going underground?

Lisa said...

The photos you've been posting for this series are always so fascinating. I love the little-known information.

Hildred said...

Beautiful photos, Wil, - thank you for sharing.

joanne said...

lovely place and beautiful scenery.....must have been a peaceful and serene day....

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

Sorry to be so late in my visit!

Truly-stunning views!