Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: door

Surprised Shepherds Discover the Madonna

20 Mar 2022 82
The Black Madonna of Vigianno is an important icon, with pilgrims descending on this little town in their thousands. The statue itself was inside this church. It is possibly over a thousand years old, but was lost in 1050 when the city where it originally was housed, Grumentum, was destroyed. Centuries later, it was found by shepherds (who do appear both surprised and delighted). In May, the statue is transferred from this sanctuary to a church in the mountains, close to where it was found. And in September, the crowds follow it when it is carried back here.

Zanzibari Doorway

07 Mar 2013 208
A typical door in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Most are not quite this elaborate, and many are not in as good a condition, but the work on many of them is magnificent.

Feeling Like Jack

29 Jul 2009 287
Feeling like Jack, of beanstalk fame. Side entrance to Havana's cathedral.