entrance to azize barbara kilisesi - cappadocia

turkey cappodocia gapara reme uzun dere caddesi azize barbara kilisesi church saint greek martyr imprisoned father protect influences christianity practice faith tortured killed late century tribute layout arikli kilise cross dome apse apses columns depicts christ throne geometrical patterns painted red ochre rock symbolic nature fresco large locust representing evil warded protection adjacent crosses north wall george theodore horse back struggling dragon snake monks drew lines rocks impression cut stones construction azise cappadocia entrance