Church/Monastery name:
Bir al Hamam - Chapel
Inscription number:
1
Selected bibliography:
201, figs. 8, 9a (phs.) (ed. pr.) |
Inscription type:
dedicatory
Location:
In the mosaic floor at the very eastern end of the "sanctuary" of the chapel, beyond the altar.
Illustrative material:
Physical description :
Three-line mosaic inscription written in red tesserae, 8-10 mm high, on a white background within tabula ansata. Looking east.
Text:
Ὑπὲρ εὐχῆς καὶ σωτηρίας
Ἡσυχίου καὶ Μεγάλου καὶ Προκοπίας
τῶν φιλοχρίστων ἀδελφῶν.
Translation:
For the prayer and salvation of the Christ-loving siblings Hesychius, Megalas and Procopia.
Summary:
Dedicatory mosaic inscription of Hesychius, Megalas and Procopia, at the very eastern end of the "sanctuary" of the chapel.
Epigraphical Abbreviations:
ΟΥ in ligature