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December 31, 2006 Staff photo by John Rottet [/assets/story/image_buynow.comp]
A spiral staircase that leads from the triforium gallery (which overlooks the main nave of the church), down to the main level of Duke Chapel and further down to the basement, creates an interesting visual landscape. This staircase is not generally accessible to the public. Stained glass windows dot the outside walls of the staircase, with the one at right being an image of St. Longinus. According to tradition, St. Longinus was the centurion who pierced the side of Christ to prove that Jesus was dead. St. Longinus is said to have been converted to Christianity after noting the darkness descending after Christ's death, and because he was healed of his poor eyesight by Christ's blood flowing down his spear. He is said to have given up his military life and died a martyr's death. For more on Duke Chapel, go to www.chapel.duke.edu. For more on St. Longinus, go to www.geocities.com/athens/olympus/9587/rel_lon.html.
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