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Arts feature

The rise and fall of Sicily

7 April 2016

1:00 PM

7 April 2016

1:00 PM

A few weeks ago, I looked out on the Cathedral of Monreale from the platform on which once stood the throne of William II, King of Sicily. From there nearly two acres of richly coloured mosaics were visible, glittering with gold. In the apse behind was the majestic figure of Christ Pantocrator — that is, almighty.

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