Nessana - Central Church

Inscription number: 
2
Selected bibliography: 
238*, no. 9; 60, 81* (ph.) (ed. pr.)
Abbreviation for Journals and Series
Epigraphical corpora: 

SEG 54 (2004): 1652

Inscription type: 
acclamation
Location: 

"On a loose column drum of one of the two churches recently discovered at Nessana." (Figueras)

Physical description : 

Decorative inscription engraved on a loose limestone column drum (43 x 37 cm). Letters 3.5 cm high. The two words are interlaced in the shape of a cross, sharing the omega.

Text: 

        Φ

    Ζ  Ω  Η         Φῶς, Ζωή.

        Σ

Translation: 

Light, life.

Summary: 

Decorative Christian acclamation engraved on a loose limestone column drum.