Apparently, this piec was brought to Split fromEgypt and placed in the castle by Diocletian. The statue of the man next to the tower is a famous Croation (Dalmatia in Biblical times) who translated the Bible into the language of his own people long before Martin Luther started the Reformation and changed it from solely Latin to the language of his people - German.
On a visit to the fourth ship that OM now owns in Croatia, I was able to visit the city of Split where the 1700 year old architecture boasts the castle of Diocletian, one of the last Roman Emperors also famous for killing 20,000 Christians.
Apparently the hallway in these pictures was where the servants/slaves quarters were where they slept in the mud with all the waste from the castle spread around them and falling throught he cieling. The structure with the door and the tower above it is claimed to be the oldest Catholic Church in the world where the Pope has prayed on occasion. It is also the tomb of Diocletian and may have been a temple to Jupiter during his reign. Irony prevails.
Wow...beautiful pictures and very intriguing history of them all. History is so amazing to me...all that goes on in different places...spiritual clashing with the "pagan"...it never ceases to amaze me. Hope you're doing well! Thanks for the note on my blog. Hey, Ali and I are for sure coming to Amsterdam and Glasgow. We'll be in Europe from 3-13 March. Would love to see you if you're around!! Take care, God bless.
ReplyDeletenate, you are experiencing great things, and i'm loving the pics and commentary, keep it up. sorry we couldn't connect last week- lets keep trying. peace on your bearded face.
ReplyDeleteHi there! From Mirjam's (in Netherlands) blog fidenonarmis I found your blog DWW. Great experiences and beautiful blog to visit. May I wish you God´s rich blessing in the work with OM and George Verwer. Welcome to visit my swedish under the address below and under that Cathegory address you will find that I have met George. Please greet him. We have some Prayer requests in OM Sweden that you could mention to George.
ReplyDeleteAnd a dutch 'bye':
Dag!
/Dag http://MissionXp.webblogg.se
it was cool when you used to post... yeah.. those were good times.
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ReplyDeleteHey, Nathan-
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I heard you, and am encouraged. From over here across the water, I pass the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding. Love from your brother-
Daniel Frampton