Vézelay

The Mary Magdalena Church of Vézelay is almost a thousand years old, and is a masterpiece of medieval cathedral builders. Not in size, but because of the role of light. Even the sun underlined the divine message that was spread in the church. The Church of Mary Magdalene is built in such a way that the sunlight penetrates symbolically.
On June 24th, the birthday of John the Baptist, the sun is set in such a way that the light falls in places in the central aisle. This symbolizes stepping stones to cross the mythical Jordan River. The Magdalena Church is on the UNESCO World Heritage list - next to the Taj Mahal in India and the Borobudur in Indonesia.

The origin of the four rivers that flowed through paradise. 8
'The Mystical Struggle'. Perhaps a scene from the Apocalypse. 11
'The kidnapping of Ganymedes'. His parents watch desperately. 12
'Lust and despair'. Naked woman pulling at her chest while a snake crawls at her. Duivel does 'harakiri'. 15
'The mystical mill'. Moses, who stands for "the Old Covenant", throws the grain into the mill, whereupon Paul collects the ground grain, "the New Covenant". 20
The deathbed of Lazarus. Left Lazarus as baby. 21
St. Martin has a holy tree cut down. 26
David beats Gloliath. 50.
Saint Eugenia dressed as a woman to become a monk, but another flock betrayed her. She proves her innocence to her surprised father, who is a judge. 59
Eva's picking... a bunch of grapes. 65
An angel helps Apostle Peter escape from Herod's prison. 67

The light

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The sculptures

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Inside