Stephen Neale
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I initially noticed the Church of the Annunciation whilst on a walking tour of the city, but was almost entirely distracted by the array of stray cats that appear to have made their home in its immediate vicinity. On my return visit, I ensured that I was copiously armed with cat treats, but found that I was swiftly admonished by a church official when I attempted to feed them within the small courtyard! Thankfully, just a few moments later, all of the cats leapt down into the adjacent thoroughfare as a wonderful elderly lady appeared with a bag full of cat supplies ... including wet food and fresh water ... They are clearly loved here, at least by some! 😺The church itself is well worth a few minutes of contemplation, replete with sacred icons, as one would expect. There is a particularly striking painting of the Annunciation, to the right hand side of the iconostasis, which shows a female archangel informing Mary that she is to become the most important woman in history. Mural of Last Supper above the screen, Judas, of course, seen with his back against the group.
