One year later, the barbarians captured also the Monastery of Cross Source.
It had been built in 1083.
But in1362, it didn’t withstand the barbaric attack. It was difficult not to connect it with the temple.
Every time they tried to destroy the sacred.
As if they were afraid of them for the future.
And they were right.
Because after centuries they were still here. So that they can give testimony for the barbarities they had been under.
After lighting his candle he kissed the icons and came out of the temple.
He was ready after this voyage in time.
He ascended to the battlements.
The view was beautiful.
This is how it was centuries ago, he thought.
This is how it will be after centuries.
This is what he had to say to his own.
The chain of time hadn’t been broken.
And they had to maintain the fortress.
Because it was the connecting link of the past with the future of Romiosyne.
The arrow of Didymoteicho would continue to write.
Because his existence within the centuries alone after so many hardships, was an accomplishment.
A miracle of Hellenism.
They had to leave the recollections
And to support the memories.
The fortress of Didymoteicho was the arrow.
And its gaze was nailed to the City.
Everyone had to learn so that they understand the future.