1. The Hagia Sophia is house of worship/museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Throughout its history it has served multiple religions. When first completed in 537 A.D. it was a Orthodox basilica dedicated to Jesus Christ. Later on it became a mosque. And presently it serves as a museum. It is considered to be the best representation of Byzantine architecture. Its large size established it as the largest cathedral for about a thousand years.
2. This image represents God as light. His presence is made apparent by the soft rays which enter through the dome. What this means to me is that though God is present in the hearts of the believers inside the cathedral, He also chooses to visually manifest Himself by His natural creation. There is also an interesting aspect that God works with the human creation of the dome. He penetrates where He is let in.
3. This image is true. I'm willing to say this because the image addresses multiple aspects of the life. It demonstrates God as penetrating and illuminating. As light, His presence is greatly welcomed and basked in. It also demonstrates how God works with what humans create. Because there are numerous entries into this building is why God enters. There is an interaction. This a true reflection of life.
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