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The Syriac Catholic Monastery of Mār Behnam,the stucco relief gypsum next to the ceremonial gate. , Al-Kidr
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ܐܬܩܢmade and fashionedverbroot ܬܩܢ ܗܕܐthis (f.)demonstrativeroot ܗܢܐ ܐܒܘfather ofnounroot ܐܒ ܐܠܦܬܚal-Fathproper-noun [... ...]
English Translation
(Arab.) (1a) In the name of the living and life-giving God: This is what the sinning slave who looks forward to God’s mercy, (2) Abū-al-Fath son of Abū-(3)al-Barakāt, known as the son of Tūmā—may God have mercy on him (4) and on he who wishes him and his brother Sa‛ad mercy—(1b) had freely made and fashioned with his own hands. (5) It was during the days of the monks [... …]. (6, Syr.) This was made by Abū-al-Fath [… …] (7, Arab.) Made by the Deacon Hurmizd son of the Priest Kamāl Kayr-Allāh.
Context
| Location Detail | The church, the stucco relief gypsum next to the ceremonial gate. |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.75m x 2.30m |
People & Roles
| Professions | Deacon; Priest; monks; the artist |
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| Ecclesiastical Titles | Deacon Hurmizd; Priest Kamāl Kayr-Allāh |
Material & Physical
| Reliefs | Wall relief in gypsum featuring Mār Behnam as a knight |
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Personal Names
Abū-al-Fath
Abū-al-Barakāt
Tūmā
Sa‛ad
Hurmizd
Kamāl Kayr-Allāh
References
Harrak 2010, p.336-337