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Italian 3008 – Spring 2018 – Professors Barbara Weiden Boyd and Davida Gavioli

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Giorno 3 – La Chiesa (Monreale)

March 25, 2018 By Dean Zucconi

The one fact I like to share about older churches that have these depictions of Christ: one can determine the type of church by observing Jesus’ benediction (his right hand). As seen below, his ring finger, pinky, and thumb are touching, representing a Catholic benediction because this formation reflects the Trinity. Orthodox benedictions (the other predominant church) have only the ring finger and thumb together.

Side note: this is my favorite church I have ever been to

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