the four and twenty Ancients of the Apocalypse
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The four and twenty Ancients of the Apocalypse are a group of heavenly elders depicted surrounding Our Lord in the cathedral's dome mosaics. They are described in the Book of Revelation as worshipping the divine and holding authority in the celestial court.
When
- First attested
- 70 CE
- Attested period
- 70 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The Elders are mentioned in the Book of Revelation, likely composed in the late 1st century CE.
Relationships
- serves
- Our Lord
- co occurs with
- Mother of God
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“representing Our Lord surrounded by the four and twenty Ancients of the Apocalypse.”
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