The figures of Theodoric the Great and others were blackened out of the image under Pope Gregory the Great. Through the Spirit dwelling within them and transfiguring them He will be closer than if He were present only in the flesh as a human individual. In a medallion at the very top and centre of the triumphal arch is depicted Christ, blessing and holding the scriptures. There's that flat gold background that is typically Byzantine in style. Both sides follow a similar design, with long rows of people from end to end of the nave, and further characters between the windows at the next level, and then an additional . So what our mosaic concentrates on is not so much Christs transfiguration but ours. (2) Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (2) Chapel of Sant'Andrea (4) Baptistery of Neon (5) Basilica of San Vitale (6) the Mausoleum of Gall Placidia; If you're traveling by car and have ample time, consider stopping at the Classis Museum first. The word began as an old Iranian word, paridayda, and signified a walled enclosure. He's made Ravenna his capital. Perhaps this is the meaning of the ciborium held by the emperors attendant. Mastering all the usages of 'Greek cross' from sentence examples published by news publications. - [Steven] On the south wall is just south of Ravenna. They represent Peter, James and John whom Christ took onto mount Tabor to witness His transformation. He did not want to overwhelm us. Global shipping available. Once senses an affirmation of St Pauls (and St Gregory of Nyssas) assurances that even in eternity we shall continue to grow in His likeness, passing from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). Eight is thus a symbol of the created world assumed into the divine life, in a union without confusion. This is the same principle He applies when He tells the disciples that He must depart this world so that He can send them the Holy Spirit. the Father], and the image of God is the Son, in whose image man was created. It is in fact a depiction of the Transfiguration of Christ, as described in the Gospel accounts of Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8 and, most notably, Luke 9:28-36. Updates? Their authority therefore exists not to subjugate and oppress their medium, but to raise it up and make it even more articulate. The highest trees are arranged in a row along the top, at a similar distance from each other but not precisely so, and each is a little different from the others. But we shall come to these later. I suppose its like you said, Aidan: the root of the problem is a superficial spiritual life. And then across from that, we can see the port city of Classe, which But I would suggest that Saint Apollinare, as well as being an individual person, a bishop and a saint, also represents the whole Church in her Eucharistic fullness, giving thanks for and offering all creation. But what of its many differences? figures that we see down the center of the nave, on one side male, on This theme of beginning and end is further alluded to by the depiction (executed in the 7th century) of Jerusalem and Bethlehem atop the triumphal arch. These two simple letters capitulate the whole theme of the apse mosaic. Above the paradisiacal landscape with Apollinaris, on a golden background, the hand of God emerges from the white clouds. So as well as depicting Apollinare as a celebrating bishop, our mosaic also suggests his and by extension, our role as acting role as kings and queens within the world. Whom do you seek? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.. It was not in fact not surprising that Christ shone with light, for He is the glory of the Father, light from light, true God from true God. Our mosaic concentrates not so much on the event as on its outcome, its purpose. about 450. This in part explains the special luminosity of our mosaic. Melchizedeks garment is identical to those worn by high priests Aaron in the third century fresco at Dura-Europos, and Caiaphas in the sixth century mosaic in nearby SantApollinare Nuovo, Aaron with the tabernacle. Through incorporation in the Body of Christ and through our Eucharistic life, all matter can be transfigured. Santa Maria Maggiore. of Classe at the west end and make their way led by the three magi toward the Virgin Mary at the east end of the church. The hand above would therefore indicate the voice of the Father, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him (Matthew 17:5). Corrections? As an aside, it is interesting to contrast this scene with that in Genesis. We do not see in this mosaic the transfigured Christ, at least, not His full figure clothed in brilliant white as is usually the case in depictions of the Transfiguration. God created the world in six days, and rested on the seventh. The sheep are also of course white, and stand out particularly against the green. - A large park. This is an appropriate scene, both because of the Holy Liturgy that is celebrated in front of it and because of our mosaics priestly and regal theme. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. They are the only human figures in our mosaic that are clothed entirely in white. This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. (Acts 1:11). line is Saint Martin, to whom this church was rededicated after the Ostrogoths were vanquished. Early Christian, 493-504; established by Theodoric when he was king of Italy; palace church; relics of St. Apollinarus brought here in 9th cent. So the cross in our mosaic is the sign of the Son of Man that will appear in the heavens in the last days, a sign of His Second Coming. The interior decoration includes acanthus leaf capitals, presumably imported from Constantinople (now Istanbul). So the many golden stars in the orb that surrounds our cross represent the host of angels who will accompany Christ at His Second Coming. Christ scenes in, Arians and the church of SantApollinare Nuovo, the gold background now dominates. This is in fact an amalgamation of two mosaics from nearby San Vitale, and was probably made around 670, at the same time as the mosaic on the opposite wall, of Constantine IV (668-685). The way that the holy bishop and martyr is set within the scene suggests that he has a broader significance. And just like Sant'Apollinare in Nuovo, there would have been mosaics all along the nave, but those are gone. This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to 'Christ the Redeemer'. The other one is in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore. In Gods plan this royal and crafting role is inextricably tied to our priestly role, since in the Eucharist we offer not wheat and grapes, but bread and wine, which are the fruit of human labour. It is a precursor to the rich vision that St Maximus the Confessor was to write about a century later, where in Christ the human person becomes both microcosm and mediator, to use Lars Thunbergs phrase. This Privilegia mosaic encapsulates the Orthodox ideal of symphony between Church and state. Even when we do have good and creative alternatives to the usual imagery, we are discouraged and repressed. It is set in divine time, in kairos, where past, present and future exist together in Christ. On the right is Archbishop Reparatus (671-677), receiving from the Emperor the scroll with its promise of privileges. Bethlehem, His birthplace, represents the beginning of Christs earthly ministry, and Jerusalem the fulfilment of it. There is some iconography that can only be described as miraculous. , Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "SantApollinare Nuovo, Ravenna," in, Reframing Art History, a new kind of textbook, Guide to AP Art History vol. Some of these themes were without doubt intended by the designer of the mosaic. Imagine a verdant garden. This Mass names the Virgin Mary, male apostles, and saints, and seven female martyrs (each depicted in Ravenna's Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo): St. Felicitas, St. Perpetua, St. Agatha, St. Lucy, St. Agnes, St. Cecilia, and St. Anastasia. - [Beth] The church began As a young man in my 30s, I beheld the beauty of this mosaic in Ravenna, contemplating all that appeared and for years trying to understand the conflation of imagery therein. Which phrase best describes the style of the Christ as Good Shepherd mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna? Melchizedeks garment is identical to those worn by high priests Aaron in the third century fresco at Dura-Europos and Caiaphas in the sixth century mosaic in nearby SantApollinare Nuovo. But bees also represent communal transformative labour, since the work of the hive changes nectar into honey. - [Steven] Just imagine They delight the beholder immediately but at the same time possess layer upon layer of meaning, which reveal themselves only to the patient. Why the stars, and why are the clouds coloured? Ours is a seventh century work, but of poor quality, probably due to the multiple restorations it has suffered over the centuries. October 13, 2016The Altar and The Portico (pt.1), April 8, 2021Painting as Prayer, The Art of A. Sophrony Sakharov, August 27, 2015Lighting in Orthodox Churches: Liturgical Principles and Practical Ideas, September 3, 2020Being, The Art and Life of Father Sophrony, April 3, 2015Holy Tables with Reliquaries, a Short History. Dura-Europos, 3rd century, Caiaphas the high priest. Our articles inspire American Indian Movement. They each have halos around their heads. ing the nave of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna. They are independent, each with boundaries according to their God-given responsibilities, but each also assisting the other to fulfil Gods purpose. Brilliant! When one sees it in the flesh it seems both vast and verdant. He did not want to overwhelm and compel our freedom. In other words, His second coming will be like His Ascension, with a cloud of witnesses (the stars), accompanied by the sign of the Son of Man (the cross). These bishops, together with Saint Apollinare (the first bishop of Ravenna), serve to locate within the apostolic succession each priest who celebrates in the basilica. Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, 6th century. figures, virgin martyrs, emerge from that port city The effect of seeing exactly the same iconography again and again, no matter how profound its original conception might be, can be to put us to sleep spiritually rather than open our noetic eyes. It is where we are in intimate communion with God. There are in fact ninety-nine stars in our mosaic. The Gospel of Matthew makes very clear the connection between the Taboric experience and the Second Coming when he writes: Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom (Matthew 16:28). Abraham is also priestly, ready even to offer his own son on the altar. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004, page 19. Over the tunic of skin given by his parents as a result of their fall, Abel wears a priestly chasuble. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, built c. 500, renovated 560s, Ravenna, Italy. These figures hold books and scrolls. These and other anomalies immediately invite us on a journey to try and discover their meaning. Italy, 5th-6th century. Above him is a great golden cross set within in an orb of star speckled blue. The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, built by Theoderic (493-526) next to his palace, was originally used as a Palatine Church of Arian religion. desire to understand more about the We're used to seeing the Last Supper, because we're familiar with THE MOSAIC APSE OF SANTAPOLLINARE IN CLASSE, RAVENNA: SantApollinare in Classe mosaic. This Arian church was dedicated in 504 to Christ the Redeemer in Ravenna Italy on November 4 2012. Two saints are set in this golden sea, pointing to Christ. But, as we shall see, these themes are nevertheless theologically implicit in the mosaics explicit linking of the Transfiguration with the Holy Liturgy and the Lords Second Coming. In this case, He has become the Gardener in Eden. The upper tier. Christs parable of the lost sheep (Matthew 18:10-14) speaks of the shepherd leaving ninety-nine of his flock to find the one lost sheep. Irenaeus reminds us that Man is created in the image of God [i.e. To this paradise add animals, trees, birds, and a saint. In SantApollinare Nuovo, the faces and hands in several of the Christ scenes are set not with glass tesserae but with cubes of stone. thousands of people each month in their They are the only human figures in our mosaic that are clothed entirely in white. So much for the impressive size. but in the fifth century they occupied Italy and Mosaics, Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, 6th century. This theme of beginning and end is further alluded to by the depiction (executed in the 7th century) of Jerusalem and Bethlehem atop the triumphal arch. Luke tells us that they were speaking about Christs departure about to be fulfilled in Jerusalem. Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.. Likewise, Christ returned to the world with His three disciples after His Transfiguration. Hence we find below the cross also the Latin words, Salus Mundi, the salvation of the world. Identify the following term or individual and explain their significance. Photo by Steven Zucker. . The number ninety-nine appears again in the Bible and offers a second, complementary layer of meaning. The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo was also erected by Theuderic. This is an appropriate scene, both because of the Holy Liturgy that is celebrated in front of it and because of our mosaics priestly and regal theme. And at the front of the (figure 6) These two simple letters capitulate the whole theme of the apse mosaic. God the Father ought not be depicted, for He was not incarnate. He's built a fabulous palace. Secondly, the curvature of the apse itself is a form of enclosure. They're also holding crowns, which they'll be offering to Christ. So in our mosaic trees, rocks and sheep are surrounded an aura of either yellow or rich green tesserae. Palms traditionally represent paradise and a fruit bearing life. Our mosaic reflects all these associations. Perhaps this is the meaning of the ciborium held by the emperors attendant. Here in Johns Gospel, Mary Magdalene is trying to find God. All eight buildings - the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Arian Baptistery, the Archiepiscopal . Best price and money back guarantee! Any ministry that Bishops, priests and lay possess are all participants in Christs ministry. Another clue to this link between the Lords Transfiguration and His Second Coming is His other statement, eight days before the Transfiguration: Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God. Byzantine medieval way of representing in a symbolic way, but in a way that's legible and clear, so that anyone here would have known and been able to identify the story. The immediate meaning of these words is understood by most commentators to refer to Christs coming Transfiguration. There are in fact ninety-nine stars in our mosaic. The mosaics depict a variety of plants, rocks and birds, some of which are indigenous to the area. Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna6th century. Silver was used in a similar way. Whereas the Melchezidek mosaic opposite combines the roles of priest and king in one person, here the principle is expressed by the, ideally, harmonious relationship between two distinct entities, the state and the Church. And there is something about this mosaic that gives a sense of completion, wholeness, permanence. The wise artist or craftsperson uses their power over the medium with love and discernment, to raise the raw material into something even more beautiful. But I would suggest that our cross also suggests the Ascension, or rather the words of the angels accompanying the Ascension: Men of Galilee, they said, why do you stand here looking into the sky? They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfilment at Jerusalem. Thus the cross in our mosaic is golden and jewelled, to show that it is not only the instrument of the crucifixion but also the sign of conquest and transformation, the means by which Christ tramples down death by death. They represent Peter, James and John whom Christ took onto mount Tabor to witness His transformation. - [Steven] Their outfits are spectacular. Here in our mosaic we see a garden made according to this same divine pattern of a perfect imperfection, with a dynamic and not mechanical symmetry. Mosaic of a Ravennate italian-byzantine workshop, completed within 526 AD by the so-called 'Master of Sant'Apollinare'. This Privilegia mosaic encapsulates the Orthodox ideal of symphony between Church and state. And instead of the mountain of Tabor we have a garden. This garden has a pleasing blend of orderliness and variation. So our mosaic suggests a link between this promise to Abraham and the kingdom to come, in which the faithful from many nations are gathered into the New Jerusalem, the kingdom of God, to live in an everlasting covenant with Christ. This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven (Acts 1:11). So the garden of Eden becomes paradise. the work of bees and of your servants hands, Some commentators also interpret these two holy places as representing respectively the Jews and the Gentiles, who come together in the Church. But the wonderful thing is that this mosaic depicts not just the event, but also the meaning of the event its many meanings. The mosaic aims to encompass not just the beginning but also the end, the fulfilment of Gods work of salvation in Christ. Our mosaic seems to be saying that the Transfiguration transports us humans back to paradise, our original home where we were intended to meet and commune with God. They are generally taken to indicate Christs Second Coming, for He will come like the sun rising. Omissions? The altar table, symbolically speaking, is the exclusive prerogative of the Church, but the ciborium protects this altar, and this protection the state can offer through its laws and privileges. Luke tells us that eight days before His Transfiguration (Matthew and Mark say six), Christ spoke to His disciples of His Second Coming, saying that He would come in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Lukes mention of eight days is a further affirmation of this interpretation. The wise artist or craftsperson uses their power over the medium with love and discernment, to raise the raw material into something even more beautiful. When modern man makes streetlights for the night he places the lampposts regularly and makes each lamp identical in brightness and colour. But at the same time this sentence it refers also to His Second Coming. If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and then of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century. One sees such palms in many other Italian mosaics, such as at SantApollinare Nuovo in Ravenna (6th c.), the ceiling mosaic of Arian Baptistery also in Ravenna (5thc.), at Santa Prassede in Rome (9thc.), and in the apse mosaic of Santa Cecilia also in Rome (9thc.). Eight is thus a symbol of the created world assumed into the divine life, in a union without confusion. But when God made the starry lights for the night He varied their size, spacing and colour, and this soothes the soul. I thank the Opera Religion of the Diocese of Ravenna for its hospitality and availability. The character wears a purple chlamys fastened on the right shoulder by a . Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendour, talking with Jesus. But this visual discourse is not merely to be observed. So in our mosaic we see trees, rocks and sheep surrounded by an aura of either yellow or rich green tesserae. Church and her theology of artistic beauty. The shrubs, rocks and flowering plants are likewise arranged, with a perfect imperfection. This hymn was composed perhaps as early as the fifth century, and certainly no later than the seventh, so it may well have been known by the person who designed the mosaic and therefore support this interpretation of the bees on Apollinares chasuble. This church contains magnificent mosaics depicting the teachings, miracles, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ; these are among the oldest such representations in existence and are campanile In campanile The unusual thing was rather that for most of the time He hid His glory. For the Greeks it became paradeisos, a park for animals. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004, page 19. For, as St Paul so poetically writes, the Father raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Date palms, symbols of paradise, fruitfulness and victory. (A) built A detail from SantApollinare Nuovo, to show the brilliance of the smalti colours. The evangelists summarize the whole work of Christ about which they wrote, from His birth through to His Ascension and the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Apse 6th century, triumphal arch 7th -12th century. After the Byzantine reconquest and consecration to the orthodox faith (mid-6th century), the Basilica was dedicated to St. Martin, bishop of Tours. This orb, encircled with a jewel-studded crown, hovers within a sky of gold and sunrise coloured clouds. Unlike perhaps the most It was not in fact not surprising that Christ shone with light, for He is the glory of the Father, light from light, true God from true God. And although there is that green landscape that they're standing in with flowers and palm trees between This tier capitulates all that happens below. Originally, it must have been enclosed by a four-sided portico, but it is now preceded by a simple and harmonious marble portico . There He walks and talks with us. nave, we see fabulous mosaics. during the time of Theodoric. At its heart is a medallion bearing an image of Christ. A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. the scene for a moment. But the one passage that perhaps best describes this remarkable mosaic is from the Bible: For [the Father] has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of His will, according to His purpose which He set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth. So the many golden stars in the orb that surrounds our cross represent the host of angels who will accompany Christ at His Second Coming. Magnificent Basilica. 21:23). It is here, during the Holy Liturgy, that the Holy Spirit descends and makes the bread the Body of Christ, and the wine His Blood. A paradise is a secure enclosure, with the suggestion therefore of permanence; it is a domain, a kingdom; it is a large garden or park; it includes animals; it is a royal park, where the king and queen enjoy the company of their family and friends; and it is a place where God has placed us and given us a task. Apollinare stands in the midst of his park as a prince ruling under the King of kings, surrounded as it were by family, friends and members of the court. It is at once historical, liturgical and eschatological (a fancy word which means the theology of the end times). Eternitys permanence will not be static but dynamic. Their presence confirms the reading of the apse as a paradise, regained by Christ through the victorious cross. 405-431 and builder of Ravennas cathedral and baptistery; and Ursicinus (VRSISINVS), bishop 533 -536, and commissioner of SantApollinare in Classe. Both the mosaic and the synoptic Gospel accounts affirm that the Transfiguration was in fact a foretaste given to the three apostles - and to us of His coming again in glory to establish His Kingdom without end. Ravenna shows us all the beauty of early Christian mosaics in beautiful basilicas, churches, chapels and museums. In Roman times they also represented victory. [2] English translation from the Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. Our mosaic seems to be saying that the Transfiguration transports us humans back to paradise, our original home where we were intended to meet and commune with God. There's another frieze of large figures that are interrupted by the windows on the side of the church. Mosaico di scuola ravennate italo-bizantina, completato entro il 526 d.C. dal cosiddetto 'maestro di Sant'Apollinare'. The combo ticket includes a small museum on site, as well as the churches of San Vitale and Galla Placidia. Also, on either side of the great jewelled cross are three sheep. The phrase Son of Man coming in his Kingdom is often used to describe Christs Second Coming at the end of the age. The gures removed from the two mosaics originally held ideologically . But we shall come to these later. to reflect Arian beliefs. It embraces you. A paradise is a secure enclosure, with the suggestion therefore of permanence; it is a domain, a kingdom; it is a large garden or park; it includes animals; it is a royal park, where the king and queen enjoy the company of their family and friends; and it is a place where God has placed us and given us a task. Each side are the four winged creatures, each holding a Gospel. The twelve lambs beside him represent all the faithful, and the garden around him is a microcosm of the whole creation that he and all the faithful offer in the Eucharist, and upon which the Holy Spirit descends and transforms. Six sheep come out of each gate towards Christ who is depicted in the centre. The Church is a priestly being, whose calling is to give thanks for all creation and to offer it to the Creator. This ideal avoids both caeseropapism and papal-caesorism. He stands behind an altar with two loaves and a chalice. Scholars date the uppermost tier of the triumphal arch to the ninth century. 6th century (Original mosaics ca. first built by Theodoric to be his palace chapel, Stock Photo ID: 42200629 The Lords command to Adam and Eve to fill the earth and subdue it (Genesis 1:28) needs to be understood in just this transformative sense. He stands behind an altar with two loaves and a chalice. Thirdly, on the verticals of the triumphal arch either side of the apse are depicted Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The great meadow of luminescent green mingles with blue and gold, adorned with imperial reds. The Lords command to Adam and Eve to fill the earth and subdue it (Genesis 1:28) needs to be understood in just this transformative sense. Seen from the outside, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is architecturally quite simple. But now we know the praises of this pillar, Read the reviews of your fellow travelers. The other one is in Rome, It embraces you. On the south wall of the apse is a depiction of the priest king Melchizedek. It was originally an Arian cathedral but became a Catholic church in 570. The passage reads: O holy Father, Book the most popular Literary activities in Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo. St Apollinare himself is clothed in a brilliant white dalmatic under his chasuble. (remains, remain), Early Christian, 417-421; Church of Santa Croce, Ravenna; Placidia wasn't actually buried there, but was a patron of it; made of spolia/reused bricks; may have also been a memorial chapel, may have been buried in San Vitale; 13th century held that she was buried in the mausoleum; most likely buried in Rome in St. Peter's, windows first glass, now alabaster; barrel vaults in the equal cross arms; originally made of ancient yellow marble; large sarcophagi, probably last few Roman emperors. We see on the table, two large fish, loaves of bread, and the This mechanical repetition is tiring to our eyes, he said. Round campaniles appeared occasionally in later periods; the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (begun in 1173), sheathed in a series of superimposed arcades, is a more elaborate version of this type. The altar table, symbolically speaking, is the exclusive prerogative of the Church, but the ciborium protects this altar, and this protection the state can offer through its laws and privileges. But our mosaic gives no indication of such a mountain. In this article I want to explore some of the themes expressed by this splendid mosaic. Romans used to dine. Our mosaic garden has a pleasing blend of orderliness and variation. I think there are few examples of liturgical art that embody such a wide spectrum of Christs work as this mosaic at SantApollinare in Classe. Our bishop Apollinare is a spiritual gardener as well as a priest. But before we get to that, let's talk about the church for a second. Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.. 405-431 and builder of Ravennas cathedral and baptistery; and Ursicinus (VRSISINVS), bishop 533 -536, and commissioner of SantApollinare in Classe. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. The word began as an old Iranian word, paridayda, and signified a walled enclosure. It is where we are in intimate communion with God. They are angelic warriors sent to war against demonic enemies and protect the world and the Church. RM 2K64CX4 - 19th century vintage photograph: The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy. [1] Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 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