The Dome of St James Cathedral in Jerusalem

St James Cathedral is the cathedral of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City. It was built in the 12th century and is dedicated to the Apostle James. The arches supporting its dome form a six-pointed star; this is the best-known example of the architectural use of that sign.

Numerous lamps hang from the ceiling. These oil lamps, together with candles, are the only sources of light in the building. The cathedral has 3 altars: the central one is dedicated to St James, the right one to John the Baptist and the left one to the Virgin Mary.

The photograph shows the dome from below, with its intersecting arches and the lamps hanging on long cords.