Houses Outside the City Walls of Segovia
Toward the upper right, the 12 c. church of Vera Cruz is visible
Iglesia de la Vera Cruza in Snow
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Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Built in the 12th c. by what is believed to be the Orden del Santo Sepulcro (Order of the Holy Sepulchre), Iglesia de la Vera Cruz (the Church of the True Cross) once housed what is believed to be a relic of Lignum Crucis
Main Entrance, Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Central Edicule of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Though it may have been used for penitentiary rites, the exact use of the edicule remains unknown. The four entrances to the edicule correspond to the cardinal points.
South Access to the Central Edicule of Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The four entrances to the edicule correspond to the cardinal points. Above this entrance is the foundation of the temple.
Foundation Stone of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
HAEC: SACRA: FUNDANTES:
CELESTE: SEDE: LOCENTUR
ATQUE: SUHERRANTES: IN: EADEM:
CONSOCIENTUR: DEDICATIO:
ECLIIE: BEATI: SEPULCRI: IDUS: APRILIS: ERA: M: CC: XL: VI:
Translation: MAY THE FOUNDERS OF THIS TEMPLE BE PLACED IN THE CELESTIAL SEE, AND THOSE WHO WERE LOST ACCOMPANY THEM THERE. DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH OF THE SAINT SEPULCHRE DURING THE IDES OF APRIL, ERA OF 1246
The Lower Level of the Edicule in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Though it may have been used for penitentiary rites, the exact use of the edicule remains unknown. The four entrances to the edicule correspond to the cardinal points.
Stairs to the Entrance of the Upper Level of the Edicule in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Though it may have been used for penitentiary rites, the exact use of the edicule remains unknown. The four entrances to the edicule correspond to the cardinal points.
Stairs to the Entrance of the Upper Level of the Edicule in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Surrounding the central edicule, the nave of the temple is circular. Though it may have been used for penitentiary rites, the exact use of the edicule remains unknown. The four entrances to the edicule correspond to the cardinal points.
Well Worn Steps to the Entrance of the Upper Level of the Edicule in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Altar in the Upper Level of the Edicule of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The altar in the upper level of the edicule is Mudéjar in style. The use and functions of the edicule are unknown, though there is speculation that that the knights used this space to guard their arms before their crusades. It is currently used by the Knights of the Order of Malta to celebrate their religious rites.
Altar in the Upper Level of the Edicule of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The altar in the upper level of the edicule is Mudéjar in style. The use and functions of the edicule are unknown, though there is speculation that that the knights used this space to guard their arms before their crusades. It is currently used by the Knights of the Order of Malta to celebrate their religious rites.
Entrance to the Upper Level of the Edicule of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The use and functions of the edicule are unknown, though there is speculation that that the knights used this space to guard their arms before their crusades. It is currently used by the Knights of the Order of Malta to celebrate their religious rites.
Nave and Ordinary Access Door of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Surrounding the central edicule, the nave of the temple is circular.
The Left Side Apse and Nave of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Surrounding the central edicule, the nave of the temple is circular. The chapel in the left side apse contains an image of St John the Baptist, Patron of the Order of Malta.
Left Side, Central, and Right Side Apses of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The Church of the True Cross (Iglesia de la Vera Cruz) has three apses, the central, or main, apse is situated between two smaller apses, the right and left apses. These apses are in the east end of the temple.
Central Apse and Right SIde Apse in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The Church of the True Cross (Iglesia de la Vera Cruz) has three apses, the central, or main, apse is situated between two smaller apses, the right and left apses.
Right Side Apse, Chapel of the Sacrarium in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Located in the East end of the temple, this chaple contains an image of Our Lady of the Peace
Image of Our Lady of the Peace in the Right Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Remains of a Mural in the Right Side Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Remains of a Mural in the Right Side Apse in Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Central Apse in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
The Church of the True Cross (Iglesia de la Vera Cruz) has three apses, the central, or main, apse is situated between two smaller apses, the right and left apses.
Christ on the Cross Sculpture (18th c.) in the Central Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Remains of a Mural in the Central Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Copy of an Image of St. John the Baptist in the Left Side Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Remains of a Mural in the Left Side Apse of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Nave of the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Surrounding the central edicule, the nave of the temple is circular. Left to right are three of the flags of the Langues (Tongues) of the Order of Malta: Aragón and Navarra; France; and
Provence.
Altarpiece of the Resurrection in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Formerly residing in the central apse, the Castile school Altarpiece of the Resurrection, depicting scenes from the life of Christ, was made in 1516
Altarpiece of the Resurrection in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Formerly residing in the central apse, the Castile school Altarpiece of the Resurrection, depicting scenes from the life of Christ, was made in 1516
Entrance to the Chapel of the Lignum Crucis in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Chapel of the Lignum Crucis once housed the relic of the True Cross, from which the temple was named.
Capitals in the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
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Chapel in the Left Side Apse of Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Located in the East end of the temple, this chaple contains an image of St John the Baptist, Patron of the Order of Malta, though it is a copy of the original that resides in the See of Madrid.
Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
Built in the 12th c. by what is believed to be the Orden del Santo Sepulcro (Order of the Holy Sepulchre), Iglesia de la Vera Cruz (the Church of the True Cross) once housed what is believed to be a relic of Lignum Crucis
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