Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sunday Stills: Old Churches and Graveyards

This is detail from a church in the Cinque Terre region of Italy.  The church was created to provide funerals to sailors who died without the funds or family for a proper burial.
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  1. cheyenne jonesFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    You cant beat the Italians for a good funeral service! Even the Death insignia on their Churches is of colourful intent!

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  2. Lori SkoogFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    A beautiful approach to this challenge.

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  3. flowerweaverFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    How interesting! Welcome to Sunday Stills!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Very interesting symbol on the church. It's nice to know the sailors are remembered. :)

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  5. thecrazysheepladyFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Love it! Welcome to SS :-).

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  6. BrendaFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    interesting story.

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  7. gtyyupFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Isn't that interesting! It's a very odd symbol, but every culture has it's traditions. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. 5 Starr's FarmFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Welcome to Sunday Stills...
    Good subject for the challenge.

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  9. EdFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Very cool, welcome to Sunday Stills..:-)

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  10. Far Side of FiftyFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Excellent, and thanks for the history behind the unusual sign. Welcome to Sunday Stills.

    BTW Blogger has a great spam filter now, I have not had any spam in months:)

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