The Altar in the Anaphora Complex in Egypt

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The Altar in the Anaphora Complex in Egypt. Unlike many Coptic Orthodox altars, the priest places the body and blood on a tree stump that was there upon construction of the site. All of the paintings and cloths are custom and everyone who prays here has a pillow and stoop to bow on.

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Size: 5472px × 3078px
Location: Upper Egypt
Photo credit: © Michael Abdelmalek / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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