The side chapel , parecclesion , is located after the doers to the right of the esonarthex . It was used as a mortuary chapel for family burials and memorials . The dome at the center is the second largest dome of the church measuring 4 . 5m in diameter . A small passageway links the parecclesion with the naos . The parecclesion is covered in frescoes depicting the following scenes:
- Anastasis , the Resurrection . Christ , who had just broken down the gates of hell , is standing in the middle and pulling Adam and Eve out of their tombs . Behind Adam stand John the Baptist , David , and Solomon . Others are righteous kings .
- Second coming of Christ , the last judgment .
Jesus
is enthroned and on both sides the
Virgin Mary
and John the Baptist .
- Virgin and Child
- Heavenly Court of Angels;
- Two panels of Moses .
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