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A polychrome architectural drawing of a building, likely a church or a stylized representation of the Temple in Jerusalem. The structure features a central domed tower topped with a cross, multiple levels with arched openings, and decorative patterns including red and white stripes and ochre-colored stone work. The building is flanked by three stylized, tall green cypress trees: one on the left and two on the right. The entire scene is surrounded by Greek manuscript text.
Such as he
was born
from above,
the God
and first
he was crowned
Honor
of the Saint
Christ. There appeared the prophet Zechariah. There was received Simeon. They carried Christ in his arms; I was the ark of the mystery. I was whole. He... the following? ...the all-holy God original: "θν" for Theotokos/God-bearer and to... lead-covered?... near him...