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Primacy and Synodality from an Orthodox Perspective

 

Paper delivered in New York on 8 November 2014 by
Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) of Volokolamsk, Russian Orthodox Church

 

  Basilica of San Vitale mosaic on the north lunette of the choir of the basilica depicting Abraham at Mamre bringing an offering to the three angels  
  Basilica di San Vitale - Basilica of San Vitale, consecrated 547 Anno Domini, in honor of San Vitale di Milano - Saint Vitalis of Milan, 1st/2nd century saint and martyr.
Mosaic (521 - 547) on the north lunette of the choir of the basilica depicting Abraham at Mamre bringing an offering to the three angels with servant to the left with lamb,
Sarah standing in the tent and to the viewer's right another scene with Abraham offering Isaac and the Angel of God staying Abraham's hand after he has shown obedience.