Kourion Complex Palace (Mosaics) Fales, c. 1955 (1 of 2)De C. Fales (probably)

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yap as in the last line of the following epigram, also, addressed to Christ ὁ Ϙροτέν γενέην τιμήσας εἰκόνι ϐεῖο ἐν Χάριν ἀμνὶν ὄπασε καὶ ὁλβιόδωρον ἀρωγήν [handwritten: 231] εἰς γέ γὰρ εἰσορόωσιν ἐν ἐλπίδιν ὄνματα πάντων;

To summarize the first four lines of the inscription and possibly part of the fifth have to do with Christ's victory over the forces of evil, the fifth line is a prayer that Christ take care of Kourion and the sixth explains in connection with this change that not only has the victory been won but thanks that the peace has been established. The inscription would, thus, be a counterpart to the [handwritten: ἀντί] λίθων-δήματα Χριστοῦ inscription on the west side of the room (49). The conversion from paganism to Christianity was mentioned in the Greek rite of the blessing of the waters

Handwritten: 232

and in the service of baptism. [handwritten: 233]

Now it will be noted that this inscription with its reference to Christ as the Sun-god is placed directly before the entrance to room (52). Xmxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Of this room, the floor is mosaic with xxxxxx cruciform xxxx designs. On the east side opposite the xxx door from room (49), there were in all probability windows and a door or possibly doors. It is a large square room, [handwritten: 234] one of the largest of the whole building. Now the rising of the sun, formed an important part of the ceremony of the