Greek Orthodox Chapel Inside Xian Abbey

White plaster walls define the nave of a Greek Orthodox chapel nestled within a Xian abbey, illuminated by the soft glow of string lights. The last blue light of early spring evening falls through high windows, casting cool gradients across the smooth surfaces. Rows of candles flicker in wooden holders, their warm amber flames against the pale stone. A symmetrical arrangement of arches and columns guides toward the altar, where icons rest in shadowed niches. The floor reflects the candlelight in soft, elongated streaks. One candle flame trembles near the edge of a stone step, its light catching the rough texture of the masonry.