Crypt of Saint Elianus

Alternative Names
سرداب القديس اليانوس
Date
595–596 CE
Work Type
funereal architecture
Style/Period
Byzantine

The crypt is located beneath the destroyed Church of the Prophet Elias, and was paved at the time of Bishop Sergius who was also called the Priest of Saint Elianus.

  • Interior
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Crypt, View of South Side Landing, Mosaic of Tree
    View of mosaic depicting tree laden with fruits on South side landing of stairway
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Crypt, Apse
    View of apse
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Crypt, Apse
    View of apse
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Mosaic on Floor of Crypt
    Detail of floor mosaic
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Mosaic on Floor of Crypt
    Detail of floor mosaic
  • Crypt of St. Elianus - Interior: Mosaic on Floor of Crypt
    Detail of floor mosaic
  • Facing southwest, view of Church of Virgin Mary and Hippolytus Hall on Left, and entrance to Crypt of Saint Elianus on Right
  • Facing east, view of Church of Virgin Mary and Hippolytus Hall on Left, and entrance to Crypt of Saint Elianus on Right
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