Dura Europos

Seraphim Gardener Masters Samsara

Pella's Ebionites have moved northward

They have advanced the remnant of the Synagog of the Pius One

Penance upon their knees has brought them once more into mission

This unique symbiosis of Jew and Gentile

Celebrating the liberty bought by the son of Mary

Baptising one another into the Good Shepherd

And yet they remain distinct

One law for the children of David

Another for their Noahide cousins

At the centre of the mosaic is the new Emperor of Heaven

And the Greeks and Persians share common meal under a lapis lazuli canopy encrusted with stars

The adjoining wall vibrates with chants from Aramaic Psalms under two Torah scrolls

Murals of fulfillment rejoice in the risen Messiah

Who reigns over all

As angels minister to the subjects of a Council of 24 elders

Interceding graces for the 70 odd nations yet to see the light