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Built in the 4th century, this is one of the oldest functioning church in the world
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| Wooden trapdoors are left open to reveal parts of Constantine's 4-th century mosaic floor
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| The mosaic floor of the original church
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| The red limestone pillars date back to the original 4th church century
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Wall mosaic on the wall of the ancient nave
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| There are chandeliers hanging along the nave
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| Like many churches, it has candles for sale
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The main altar is the property of the Greek Orthodox Church
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| The church also features a large gilded iconostasis, and a complex array of lamps throughout the entire building.
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| The giant chandelier right in front of the main altar
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| Marble floor in front of the main altar
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