Inside the church, Nico telling us about its history, interpreted by Alenka on the left.  Different churches have different traditions and in the orthodox tradition only Christian priests are allowed behind the screen at head of the church.  Some discussion about this within our group, including the recent incident of Jim Fitzpatrick MP and his wife walking out of a Muslim wedding reception because men and women celebrated in different parts of the building.  When in Rome . . . or stick to your principles?  The symbolism of the building itself (eg some parts set aside for particular activities, paintings for teaching the congregation) seems more prominent in churches, whereas behavioural symbolism (eg filling up the rows of prayer so that worshippers are close together, not walking in front of someone who is praying) seems more important in mosques. Put me right on this huge over-generalisation by posting a comment!
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